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FOOD POISONING
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ood poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is illness caused
by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms — including various bacteria, viruses and parasites — or their toxins are the most common causes of food poisoning.
poisoning cause one or more of the following signs and symptoms: đ&#x;’Šđ&#x;’Š Nausea đ&#x;’Šđ&#x;’Š Vomiting đ&#x;’Šđ&#x;’Š Watery diarrhea
Infectious organisms or their toxins can contaminate food at any point during its processing or production. Contamination can also occur at home if food is incorrectly handled or cooked. Food poisoning symptoms often include nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, which can start just hours after eating contaminated food. Most often, food poisoning is mild and resolves without treatment. But some cases are severe, requiring hospitalization.
SYMPTOMS Food poisoning symptoms vary with the source of contamination. Most types of food 122
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đ&#x;’Šđ&#x;’Š Abdominal pain and cramps đ&#x;’Šđ&#x;’Š Fever Signs and symptoms may start within hours after eating the contaminated food, or they may begin days or possibly even weeks later. Sickness caused by food poisoning generally lasts from one to 10 days.
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR If you experience any of the following signs or symptoms, seek medical attention. đ&#x;’Šđ&#x;’Š Frequent episodes of vomiting that
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