Bacteria
Bacteria found in raw eggs, which causes GI issues, and can be fatal.
What is salmonella?
Bacteria found in raw meat and unpasteurized milk which causes fever, GI issues, and bloody stool
What is campylobacter jejuni?
Parasite found in raw pork/wild game - first causes GI pain, then muscle pain
What is Trichinella spiralis?
The temperature range of the danger zone
What is 40 - 140 F?
Bacteria that can cause meningitis (and stiff neck) found in raw meat and unpasteurized milk
What is listeria monocytogenes?
Bacteria found in improperly stored meats, which causes intense diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
What is clostridium perfringens?
Protozoan found in contaminated water - causes steatorrhea and bloating
What is Giardia lamblia?
Organisms that live on or in a host and get their food from or at the expense of the host.
What are parasites and protozoa?
Bacteria found in undercooked seafood, and which can cause skin lesions
What is vibrio?
Bacteria found in moist foods, which causes abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, chills, and malaise
What is shigella?
Fungus that produces aflatoxin. (Can be on grains or nuts, for example.)
What is Aspergillus?
Beneficial bacteria that can help with lactose intolerance
What is Lactobacillus?
Bacteria that causes rapid onset of vomiting and diarrhea
What is staphylococcus aureus?
Type of virus that causes liver inflammation and yellow skin
Hepatitis A
Protozoan found in raw meat and cat feces - causes fever, headache, and rash
What is Toxoplasma gondii?
Beneficial bacteria that can help with allergies
What is Bifidobacterium?
Bacteria that creates a toxin - causing double vision and respiratory paralysis.
What is clostridium botulinum?
Viruses that cause GI issues within about 1 - 3 days
What are Norovirus and Rotavirus?
Infectious agent that requires a living host cell to reproduce.
What is a virus?