Mesh term Foodborne Diseases
Browse to parent terms:Poisoning
Description
Acute illnesses, usually affecting the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, brought on by consuming contaminated food or beverages. Most of these diseases are infectious, caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can be foodborne. Sometimes the diseases are caused by harmful toxins from the microbes or other chemicals present in the food. Especially in the latter case, the condition is often called food poisoning.Browse to child terms:
Botulism
Ciguatera Poisoning
Favism
Mushroom Poisoning
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Shellfish Poisoning
Staphylococcal Food Poisoning
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