Bacillus Cereus
Campylobacter Jejuni
Clostridium Botulinum
Clostridium perfringens
Cyclospora Cayetanensis
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What is Bacillus Cereus?
A type of bacteria that produces toxins.
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What does the name Campylobacter Jenjuni mean?
curved rod
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What is Clostridium Botulinum?
Is a very dangerous illness that could be life threatening
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What is Clostridium perfringens?
is a bacteria that is found in many environmental sources as well as in the intestines of humans and animals
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What is Cyclospora Cayetanensis?
a microscopic intestinal parasite
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How do get this illness?
Prepared foods that have sat out too long at room temperature.
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What greek word does this illness come from?
campylos
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If not treated immediately whats the chance of death? (percent)
35-65%
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How is Clostridium perfringens treated?
oral rehydration
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How does Cyclospora cayetanensis spread?
through primates
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What are symptoms of this illness?
Watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps and Nausea and vomiting
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What is one way you can get this food-borne illness?
raw milk
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how long does it take to notice you've been infected?
12-72 hours after eating contaminated food
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What causes Clostridium perfringens food poisoning?
eating food that wasnt properly reheated.
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What are some symptoms of Cyclospora cayetanensis?
Fatigue, massive weight loss, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, etc.
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What ways to prevent this illness?
Store cooked food in a wide, shallow container and refrigerate as soon as possible and/or keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
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Campylobacter Jejuni is the second most frequent cause of food poisoning behind what?
Salmonella
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What are symptoms of clostridium botulinum?
Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Dizziness, Double vision, Dry skin, mouth and throat, Drooping eyelids, Difficulty swallowing, Slurred speech, Muscle Weakness, Body Aches, Paralysis, Lack of fever
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How can Clostridium perfringens be prevented?
cook foods thoroughly
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What type of foods can you recieve this illness from?
fresh foods
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once you have this illness what should you do?
Drink plenty of fluids and get rest
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Where is Campylobacter Jejuni found?
intestial tracts of many animals
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How can you prevent this illness?
follow the proper canning procedure
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What common foods can Clostridium perfringens be found in?
Beef, poultry, gravies, and pre-cooked foods
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What are ways to prevent this illness?
only way to do so is to not eat and do your best to stay away from contaminated products.
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