Food Poisoning Topic Guide
Food Poisoning: Food poisoning is caused by infectious or toxic agents. Infectious agents include bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Toxic agents include pesticides on fruits or vegetables, poisonous mushrooms, or improperly prepared exotic foods (for example, barracuda). Symptoms of food poisoning include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Treatment of food poisoning depends upon the cause.
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Shellfish Poisoning Shellfish poisoning occurs when toxic shellfish are eaten. There are four types of shellfish poisoning; 1) amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP), 2) diarrheal shellfish poisoning (DSP), 3) neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP), and 4) paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). Symptoms of shellfish poisoning include nausea, vomiting, slurred speach, speach defects, an paralysis. Treatment of shellfish poisoning depends on the type.
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Viewer Comments & ReviewsFood Poisoning - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were your food poisoning symptoms and signs? Food Poisoning - Causes and ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What caused your food poisoning? Please describe your food-borne illness. Food Poisoning - RemediesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What are the remedies you use for food poisoning? |
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