Which of the following describes a case of food poisoning?
A) Recovery time can take anywhere from days to weeks.
B) Signs and symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
C) Toxins from Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, and Clostridium perfringens are responsible.
D) After ingestion, a pathogen establishes infection in the host.
E) Symptoms begin 1-5 days after exposure.
Answer: C
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