Category: Food Poisoning
Types of Food Poisoning – E. coli (Escherichia coli bacteria)
E. coli enteritis is caused by the Escherichia coli bacteria invading the intestine and causing an inflammation. The bacteria are found worldwide, living in the intestines of infected humans and animals and transmitted by fecal matter. The bacteria can also...
Types of Food Poisoning – Cholera
Cholera is an acute infection of the small intestine caused by the toxin released by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. The illness is characterized by massive amounts of watery diarrhea and occurs primarily in conditions of overcrowding and poor sanitation. The...
Types of Food Poisoning – Campylobacter
Campylobacter food poisoning is considered one of the many types of traveler’s diarrhea. Caused by Campylobacter jejuni bacteria, this type of food poisoning results in an infection of the small intestine which causes the affected individual to have watery diarrhea...
Types of Food Poisoning – Botulism
Botulism is a serious illness caused by the toxin produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The toxin produced is considered the most potent, lethal nerve toxin known to man. The toxin paralyses the nerves that it comes in contact with,...
Types of Food Poisoning – Bacillus Cereus
Bacillus cereus is a soil dwelling bacteria responsible for 2 – 5% of cases of food poisoning worldwide. All people are susceptible to Bacillus cereus food poisoning, which can occur year-round in any part of the world. Bacillus cereus has...
When to Call A Medical Professional – Food Poisoning
The Information contained below is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. If you feel that you or someone you know has food poisoning, seek medical attention immediately by visiting your doctor of by dialing...
Food Poisoning Treatments
Food poisoning is a common illness caused by eating contaminated food. Affecting nearly 80 million individuals each year, food poisoning can occur as a mild illness or a deadly condition. Many cases of food poisoning result from an individual consuming...
Symptoms of Food Poisoning
Experts at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that food poisoning affects almost 80 million people annually, causing nearly 8 million deaths worldwide. Food poisoning is when a person becomes ill from eating contaminated food. Common contaminates...
Causes of Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a common ailment affecting nearly 80 million people worldwide every year. Most cases of food poisoning are mild, with the infected individual recovering completely within a few days. In other cases, food poisoning can cause severe complications...