Where Can You Catch Botulism Food Poisoning?

ISBN-13: 9783659232954 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 120 str.

Alcides Troncoso; Cecilia Ramos Clausen; Jessica Rivas

Opis

Clostridium botulinum bacteria can cause botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Botulism toxin is odorless and colorless; cooking the soup will not inactivate any toxin that is present. Its symptoms include general weakness, paralysis, dizziness, double-vision, trouble with speaking or swallowing, difficulty breathing, muscle weakness, abdominal distension and constipation. Infants with botulism appear lethargic, feed poorly, are constipated, have a weak cry, and poor muscle tone. Botulism may be cause of dead. Anyone showing signs of botulism should immediately seek medical attention

O autorze

Troncoso, AlcidesDr Alcides Troncoso is head of the Department of Foodborne diseases at the Belgrano University, in Buenos Aires. Ms Rivas and Ramos Clausen are a PhD students at the Center for Food Safety, Faculty of Nutrition and Medical Sciences, University of Buenos Aires