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• Salmonella
  ...ria; includes a species that causes food poisoning and another responsible for typhoid fever ...ria; includes a species that causes food poisoning and another responsible for typhoid fever<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
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• Poisoning
  == Poisoning == '''Poisoning''' (/ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/) is a condition or a process where an organism become
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• 1858 Bradford sweets poisoning
  '''1858 Bradford Sweets Poisoning''' The '''1858 Bradford Sweets Poisoning''' (pronunciation: 1858 Brad-ford Sweets Poi-son-ing) was a public health d
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• Scombroid food poisoning
  == Scombroid Food Poisoning == '''Scombroid food poisoning''', also known as '''histamine fish poisoning''', is a form of foodborne illness that results from eating spoiled (decaye
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• Shellfish poisoning
  == Shellfish poisoning == ...g from consumption of toxic [[shellfish]]. The toxins that cause shellfish poisoning are not destroyed by cooking and can be harmful or even fatal to humans.
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• Theobromine poisoning
  == Theobromine poisoning == '''Theobromine poisoning''', also known as '''chocolate poisoning''', is an overdose reaction to the [[alkaloid]] theobromine, found in choco
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• 1971 Iraq poison grain disaster
  ..., it was consumed by the local population, leading to widespread [[mercury poisoning]]. ...a clinical examination, as well as testing samples of blood, urine or hair for evidence of the toxin.
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• Ciguatera
  '''Ciguatera''' (pronounced: /ˌsiːɡwəˈtɛrə/) is a type of food poisoning caused by eating certain reef fish whose flesh is contaminated with toxins ...the Spanish word "ciguato", which is derived from the Caribbean Taino word for the poisonous [[Algae|algae]] that contaminates the fish.
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• Clostridium perfringens
  ...s and animals. ''C. perfringens'' is the third most common cause of [[food poisoning]] in the United States and the United Kingdom. ''C. perfringens'' can produce various [[toxin|toxins]] that are responsible for several diseases in humans and animals, including:
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• Chelonitoxism
  '''Chelonitoxism''' (pronunciation: /ˌkɛləˌnaɪˈtɒksɪzm/) is a type of [[food poisoning]] that results from consuming contaminated [[turtle]] meat. The term is der Treatment for chelonitoxism primarily involves supportive care, including [[hydration]] a
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• Ciguatoxin
  ...n species of [[microalgae]]. It is one of the most common causes of [[fish poisoning]] in the world. ...n by larger predatory fish, leading to bioaccumulation of the toxin in the food chain.
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• Ichthyoallyeinotoxism
  ...ronounced: ik-thyo-al-lye-no-tox-ism) is a rare and unusual type of [[food poisoning]] that results from the consumption of certain species of [[fish]] that hav ..., hospitalization may be required. There is currently no specific antidote for ichthyoallyeinotoxins.
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• Diarrheic shellfish poisoning
  '''Diarrheic Shellfish Poisoning''' (''DSP'') is a type of [[shellfish poisoning]] that affects humans who consume contaminated [[shellfish]]. The condition Diarrheic Shellfish Poisoning is pronounced as /ˌdaɪəˈriːɪk ˈʃɛlfɪʃ ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/.
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• Enterotoxins
  ...cooking temperatures, making them difficult to eliminate from contaminated food. ...ins are produced during the sporulation of the bacteria and can cause food poisoning.
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• Minamata disease
  ...əˈmɑːtə diːˈziːz}}), is a neurological syndrome caused by severe [[mercury poisoning]]. The term originates from [[Minamata]], a city in [[Japan]] where the dis ...erm "Chisso" refers to the [[Chisso Corporation]], the company responsible for the mercury pollution that caused the disease.
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• Itai-itai disease
  ...d in [[Japan]] in the early 20th century. The name "Itai-itai" is Japanese for "ouch-ouch", reflecting the severe pain experienced by those affected. ...used by long-term exposure to cadmium, often through contaminated water or food.
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• Staphylococcal enteritis
  ...' (pronunciation: staf-uh-loh-kok-uhl en-tuh-rahy-tis) is a type of [[food poisoning]] caused by ingestion of toxins produced by certain strains of the [[Staphy ...oper food handling and storage can lead to the growth of these bacteria in food, resulting in the production of toxins.
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• Burt
  ...often used as a shorthand for Burton's Line, a clinical sign found in lead poisoning. ...ound the lower molars and premolars. It is a clinical sign of chronic lead poisoning. The line is caused by the deposition of lead sulfide in the tissues of the
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• Environmental Health Officer
  ...nounced: en-vi-ron-men-tal health of-fi-cer) is a professional responsible for protecting public health by managing and enforcing regulations related to e An [[Environmental Health Officer]] is responsible for a wide range of duties, including:
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• Coturnism
  '''Coturnism''' (pronounced: /kɒˈtɜːrnɪzəm/) is a rare form of [[food poisoning]] that results from the consumption of European migratory quail, specifical ...ms typically appear within a few hours of consuming the quail and can last for several days.
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