HUN 2201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Foodborne Illness, Gastroenteritis, Abdominal Pain
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High risk for those of reduced immunity. People with compromised immunity (pregnant women, elderly, ill, Those taking immunosuppressive drugs (transplant recipients, cancer patients) Oversight of 30 laws from 15 different agencies. Viruses - extremely tiny noncellular agents that infect living cells. Can survive easily on dry surfaces (tables, utensils) for weeks. Wash hands, kitchen surfaces, utensils with warm soapy water. In elderly with liver disease, can cause death. Foodborne illness often from bacteria often comes from feces. Foods such as soft cheese and unpasteurized milk, hot dogs, cold meats. Can survive long after animal is killed for food. Toxoplasma gondii - top 5 pathogens responsible for hospitalizations from foodborne illness. Rare for foodborne illness because you can see it. Animal proteins that misfold and become infectious. Extremely uncommon but can likely lead to death. Generally found in grains stored in moist environments. Long term consumption can lead to organ damage and cancer. Resolve in a few days - several weeks.
