It is important to have a good knowledge of the definition, types, symptoms, causes, and treatment of food poisoning and that is what this article is set to achieve. What is food poisoning? Reports showed that annually, one out of every six persons in America are victims of food poisoning. Food poisoning is also referred to as food-borne illness which arises as a result of consuming contaminated, toxic or spoiled food. It is caused by parasite, bacteria or virus that had infested on food before it is consumed. Pregnant women and persons with low immunity usually have serious side effects when they consume contaminated food. Types of food poisoning 1. Staphylococcus Under this type of food poisoning, the bacteria can be found in infected eyes, on the skin, throat, in sores, human’s bowels, in the nose and saliva. Staphylococci on its cause no illness until it gains access to grow on food. Once it gains access to food, it begins to grow and produce a toxin that caus
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