what is food poisoning and how does it effect us?
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food poisoning is intake of any bacterial or environmental contaminates, in greater then normal amounts, to which the body can not dilute and DE-tox on its own. staphylococcal enterotoxin( transferred by food workers who have the infection on or in their skin),botulish( contaminated fruit,fish and veggies),clostriddium perfringens(most common in feces,soil,air and water) are the most common bacterial causes. where as shiggellosis is caused by an invasive bacteria in the e.coli group. paralytic shellfish poisoning from dinoflagellate.and iodine poisoning from eating shrimp. all in all, gastroenteritis in humans can include any or all of the following, nausea,diarrhea,vomiting,profuse sweating,bleeding and even death.some of these bacteria live within us in small groups so the body can recognize and keep them under control. Stomach flu is a term used to describe gastritis of unknown etiology, e. coli is the most probable cause but little is known of the epidemiology other then it is highly contagious and symptoms appear withing 2 hrs. of contamination.
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its when you food is diagested and the way it goes in your body.
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Illietis i inflamation of the ileum, part of the small intestine. It effects how your food is digested and absorbed. It can cause diarrhea. A bland diet is recommended. Antibiotics may be needed depending on what is causing the inflamation. It could be a type of food causing it.
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Vomiting is supposed to expel dangerous stuffs from the stomach.\n\nSome evolutionary biologists believe that vomiting in response to odors is designed to prevent us from eating things that are bad for us.  For example, some carnivores can eat spoiled meat.  Humans can't.  The smell of spoiled meat makes us nauseated, and may even make us throw up so that we don't eat spoiled meat.  It may be an over-reaction.  We are supposed to feel sick to overcome any hunger pangs, but we go too far and throw up.
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Poorly prepared food is usually the culprit.  When you are cooking, never use the same utensil to take things out of the oven or off the stove.  First, wash it with hot water and a good amount of soap.  There are tons of bacteria in raw seafood,meat and chicken, which are killed when cooked properly.  Never eat poorly cooked meat, seafood or chicken.  Even one bite can make you sick for a week!  Also, if the food is left out on a counter, and not refrigerated soon after cooking, bacteria begins to grow again, and you can get food poisoning from that.
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Humans would die of poisoning as the food biodegrades in your body because our body's are very intolerant to the bacteria feeding on the biodegradable material.  The bacteria and enzymes in our stomachs aids in killing the dangerous bacteria.\n\nReference the Gila Monster that does not excavate anything...  they are extremely poisonous because they do not digest.
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Some molds are dangerous because they cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems in susceptible people. Some molds also produce mycotoxins that are poisonous substances that can make people sick. When a food looks moldy, the mold spores have already invaded deeply into the product. Mycotoxins are most often contained in and around these spores, but may also spread throughout the food.\n\n\nAflatoxin is a cancer-causing poison produced by certain fungi in or on foods and feeds, especially in field corn and peanuts. They are probably the best known and most intensively researched mycotoxins in the world. Aflatoxins have been associated with various diseases, such as aflatoxicosis in livestock, domestic animals, and humans throughout the world. Many countries try to limit exposure to aflatoxin by regulating and monitoring its presence on commodities intended for use as food and feed. The prevention of aflatoxin is one of the most challenging toxicology issues of present  times.\n\nEven though penicillin is developed from molds.  Molds which produce toxins can make you sick.
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Its when myou purge out and throw up everything you ate. Its not good for you so dont try it.
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IANAD (I am not a doctor) but if I had to guess, I would say its the body's reflex. If there's a foreign body that needs to be removed from the digestive tract, I'd assume the body will kneejerk and remove everything from the digestive tract. This can occur via diarrhea or vomiting. By keeping the contaminated food in the body for as little time as possible, the body defends itself against possible infection.\n\nIf you have food poisoning, don't take anything to combat your upset stomach. Your body's trying to clean itself and you stopping that process could make things very bad. Last time I had food poisoning it took me 3 days to fully recover (leftover steak casserole, bad meat is the worst food poisoning ever). I'd say if your diarrhea/vomiting lasts longer than that, see a doctor.
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This was happening to me and I was told that the places I eat at may have MSG in their food. Alot of people react poorly to it and it is found in spicy foods.
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no, in the us we just have very strict poultry handling standards and currently it can only be passed on by comming in contact with contaminated meat or excrement, if it changes to be able to transmit from human to human it will affect us
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Whatever it is, you are best off seeing a physician vs. asking on Yahoo Answers. Sounds like some type of respiratory irritation or infection that you feel when your food rubs against it (thus if you eat slow, and the food is more finely chewed, it doesn't irritate). Again, this could be something much more serious - if it is an infection it can spread + kill you.
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A nasty little problem!\nStaphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS), Link 1.\nMethycillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Link 2.\nGastroenteritis from absorption of Staphylococcal endotoxins formed in food before it was eaten, Link 2.\n\nLink 3. is an interesting general information site.
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Stop eating or drinking  what is making you sick.
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The symptoms of food poisoning usually affect your stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal tract). \n\nThe first symptom is usually diarrhea. \nOther symptoms include feeling sick to your stomach (nausea), vomiting, and abdominal cramps. \nThe time it takes for symptoms to appear, how severe the symptoms are, and how long the symptoms last depend on the infecting organism, your age, and your overall health. \n\nThe very young and the very old may be most affected by food poisoning. Their symptoms may last longer, and even the types of food poisoning that are typically mild can be life-threatening. This may also be true for pregnant women and people with impaired immune systems, such as those with long-lasting (chronic) illnesses.\n\nNot all food poisoning results in diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Some types of food poisoning have different or more severe symptoms:\n\nClostridium botulinum (botulism) produces toxins that paralyze the nerves and the muscles. Botulism symptoms usually begin 18 to 36 hours after eating contaminated foods and include weakness and double vision. Paralysis progresses from the head to the rest of the body. \nToxoplasmosis often has no symptoms, or the symptoms are flu-like. You may have swollen lymph glands or muscle aches and pains that last for a few days to several weeks. Toxoplasmosis is dangerous to a pregnant woman and her fetus. For more information, see the topic Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy. \nListeriosis causes fever, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea or diarrhea. If the infection spreads to the brain and nervous system, then symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions can occur. A pregnant woman may experience only a mild, flu-like illness. Infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, serious infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth. \nE. coli O157:H7 infection can cause serious complications, such as severe blood and kidney problems, in children younger than 5 years and adults older than 65. For more information, see the topic E. coli Infection. \nSalmonellosis may last more than a week and require hospitalization. and bad gas can cause vomiting,and runs
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I would more or less suspect that food poisoning would happen, then stomach cramp's, then the emergency room.  But as far as anyone dying from this, I would have to say, "I never heard of someone dying of bad bird"... Dr Checko... (Nickname)
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You cannot say ALL bacteria will be killed in acidic conditions because that is just not true... the bacteria that usually infects people through food poisoning is salmonella and E. Coli... Some bacteria can withstand acid conditions. The acidity sometimes will raise, causing inflammation to try to rid the bacteria since pH level 2 did not break it down... and boy, does that hurt because I've had food poisoning by campylobacter bacteria 2 yrs ago... Food poisoning is so common because people do not always process or treat their food correctly...for example, unclean manufacturing or leaving meat out for 10hrs uncovered in the open, unrefridgerated...