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What are pathogenic bacteria?
Pathogenic bacteria are
harmful
bacteria
that
can
cause
illness.
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How can illness occur from bacteria in food?
Illness can occur from eating too many bacteria that have multiplied in improperly handled or stored food.
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How many bacteria are typically required to cause food poisoning?
Most types of food poisoning require the consumption of
thousands
of bacteria.
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What is unique about *E. coli* in terms of food poisoning?
*E. coli* requires the consumption of only a few
bacteria
to cause
serious illness
.
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How do *Campylobacter* and *Salmonella* cause illness?
They enter the stomach and
intestine
, then multiply inside the body.
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What is a symptom in the context of food poisoning?
A symptom is a sign or indication of a
disease
or illness.
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What happens when someone ingests bacteria or toxins?
Their body reacts by developing symptoms such as
diarrhoea
,
vomiting
,
stomach pain
,
headaches
, and/or
sweating
.
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Can symptoms of food poisoning be visible or non-visible?
Yes, some symptoms are visible while others are non-visible.
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When can symptoms of food poisoning begin to appear?
Symptoms can begin immediately or develop several days after
exposure
.
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What is the definition of "ingest"?
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body by
swallowing
or absorbing it.
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What are the possible symptoms of food poisoning?
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Headaches
Sweating
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What are the types of symptoms associated with food poisoning?
Visible symptoms
Non-visible symptoms
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How do the symptoms of food poisoning vary among individuals?
Some
people
may
have
only
one
symptom
Others
may
experience
several
symptoms
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