Questions and Answers
What are the common signs and symptoms of food-borne illnesses?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and intestinal cramps
Why is it difficult to identify the source of a food-borne illness?
Because pathogens have an incubation period, making it hard to determine when and what food caused the illness
What is a common misconception about food-borne illnesses?
Calling it the 'flu' or 'stomach flu'
When should a person with a food-borne illness seek professional medical help?
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Can COVID-19 be transmitted through food or water?
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Why is it essential to follow personal hygiene practices when handling food?
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What is a recommended practice to prevent the spread of illnesses when handling food?
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What is an important consideration when experiencing symptoms of food-borne illness during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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What factors influence an individual's susceptibility to food-borne illness?
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Which groups of people are more vulnerable to food-borne pathogens?
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What is a common misconception about food-borne illness?
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What are the primary symptoms of influenza?
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What are the typical signs and symptoms of a food-borne illness?
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When should an individual consult a physician for a food-borne illness?
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What is the difference between the 'stomach flu' and influenza?
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How long do otherwise healthy individuals typically take to recover from common food-borne illnesses?
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Study Notes
Signs and Symptoms of Food-Borne Illness
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and intestinal cramps are common signs and symptoms of food-borne illness.
Factors Influencing Illness
- The number of pathogenic microbes in a food or the amount of toxin it contains can contribute to the risk and severity of a food-borne illness.
- Individuals vary in their vulnerability to many food-borne pathogens, with high-risk groups including pregnant women, very young children, older adults, and people with serious chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems.
When to Seek Professional Medical Help
- Consult a physician when an intestinal disorder is accompanied by:
- Decreased urination and other signs of dehydration
- Prolonged vomiting
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days
- Severe intestinal or rectal pain
- Fever exceeding 102°F
- Stools containing blood or pus
- Trouble breathing, muscular weakness, mental confusion, or other symptoms or signs of nervous system impairment
Common Misconception: "Stomach Flu"
- The term "stomach flu" is a misnomer, as influenza is an infectious disease that affects the respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, fever, weakness, and body aches.
- Food-borne illness primarily affects the digestive system, with signs and symptoms such as intestinal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting, which are not typical of influenza.
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Learn about the signs and symptoms of food-borne illnesses, when to seek medical help, and common misconceptions. This quiz covers the digestive tract affects of food and water-borne pathogens.