In this article we will discuss about the significance of foodborne disease. Foodborne disease has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a disease of an infectious or toxic nature caused by, or thought to be caused by, the consumption of food or water'. The essential message of this section can be summarized by the conclusions of a [...]
The following points highlight the three main types of bacterial food poisoning. The types are: 1. Ingestion of Pre-Formed Toxin 2. Non-Invasive Infection 3. Invasive Infection. Type # 1. Ingestion of Pre-Formed Toxin: Toxins may be produced in and ingested with the food as in Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning and the Bacillus cereus emetic syndrome. Botulism is similar in this respect [...]
The following points highlight the three main types of bacterial food poisoning. The types are: 1. Ingestion of Pre-Formed Toxin 2. Non-Invasive Infection 3. Invasive Infection. Type # 1. Ingestion of Pre-Formed Toxin: Toxins may be produced in and ingested with the food as in Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning and the Bacillus cereus emetic syndrome. Botulism is similar in this respect [...]