How does foodborne infection differ from foodborne intoxication?
What will be an ideal response?
Consuming foods or beverages that are contaminated with disease-causing organisms causes foodborne infection. Once ingested, the pathogens multiply in the GI tract and cause illness. Pathogens commonly implicated in foodborne infection include viruses, bacteria, molds, parasites, and prions. However, eating foods contaminated with a toxin causes foodborne intoxication. Certain species of bacteria secrete toxins which cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting–in some cases within 30 minutes of consuming the contaminated food.
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What will be an ideal response?
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