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food poisoning — /ˈfud pɔɪzənɪŋ/ (say foohd poyzuhning) noun 1. an acute illness caused by eating contaminated food, usually presenting gastrointestinal symptoms. It may be due to the ingestion of organisms, as salmonellae or toxins, formed by organisms as in… …
staphylococcal toxin — a mixture of exotoxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus. There are four chemically and serologically distinct hemolysins, called α, β, γ, and δ, variously having dermonecrotic activity (α hemolysin), sphingomyelinase… … Medical dictionary
Staphylococcal infection — Classification and external resources SEM micrograph of S. aureus colonies; note the grape like clustering common to Staphylococcus species. MeSH … Wikipedia
Staphylococcal enteritis — is a form of enteritis due to food poisoning caused by one of a variety of Staphylococcus bacteria. The illness is not necessarily the result of active infection, but can be the result of toxins that may have been left in the food due to improper … Wikipedia
Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B — (SEB) is the toxin commonly associated with food poisoning. It is produced by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus , and is known for causing acute vomiting and diarrhoea after hours after ingesting food stuff that has under gone temperature abuse … Wikipedia
staphylococcal enterotoxin — noun a soluble exotoxin produced by some strains of staphylococcus; a cause of food poisoning • Hypernyms: ↑enterotoxin • Hyponyms: ↑staphylococcal enterotoxin B, ↑SEB … Useful english dictionary
Poisoning — Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning is still a major hazard to children, despite child resistant (and sometimes adult resistant) packaging and dose limits per container. See also poison, Poison Control… … Medical dictionary
Staphylococcus aureus — Scanning electron micrograph of S. aureus, 20,000 times enlargement, false color added Scientific classification Domain: Bacteria … Wikipedia
Pathogenic bacteria — Clostridium tetani Bacterial infection Classification and external resources MeSH … Wikipedia
nutritional disease — Introduction any of the nutrient related diseases and conditions that cause illness in humans. They may include deficiencies or excesses in the diet, obesity and eating disorders, and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease,… … Universalium
