Food Poisoning Definition & Overview

Definition

Food poisoning is a disease that is carried or transmitted to humans by contaminated foods or beverages.

Gastrointestinal System

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Diphyllobothrium spp.
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Encylopedia entry for Diphyllobothrium spp..

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Typhoid
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Encylopedia entry for Typhoid.

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Eustrongylides sp.
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Encylopedia entry for Eustrongylides sp..

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Vibrio Vulnificus
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Encylopedia entry for Vibrio Vulnificus.

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Toxoplasmosis
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Encylopedia entry for Toxoplasmosis.

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Aflatoxins
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Encylopedia entry for Aflatoxins.

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Trichonosis
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Encylopedia entry for Trichonosis.

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