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What is the estimated number of people who die each year from foodborne pathogens in the United States?
What type of bacteria has been detected as the cause of John's illness?
What is the name of the nationwide surveillance network that monitors food-borne illnesses caused by bacteria?
What does CDC stand for in the context of the text?
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How many DNA fingerprints are currently on file in the PulseNet database?
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John's symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting are consistent with food poisoning caused by E coli bacteria
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The PulseNet database has been in operation since 1996
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Salmonella, listeria, E coli, and Cyclospora are the only known causes of recent foodborne illness outbreaks
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The state public health laboratories submit DNA fingerprints of bacteria from sick patients to CDC via a nationwide surveillance network called PulseNet
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The E coli bacteria causing John's illness has been identified through laboratory testing and DNA fingerprinting
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Study Notes
Foodborne Illnesses in the United States
- Estimated annual deaths from foodborne pathogens in the US are not specified in the text, but the text mentions the importance of surveillance networks in monitoring these cases.
PulseNet Database
- PulseNet is a nationwide surveillance network that monitors food-borne illnesses caused by bacteria.
- The database has been in operation since 1996.
- It stores DNA fingerprints of bacteria from sick patients, submitted by state public health laboratories to the CDC.
Bacteria Causing Foodborne Illnesses
- Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, and Cyclospora are known causes of recent foodborne illness outbreaks.
- E. coli bacteria can cause food poisoning, with symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting, as in John's case.
CDC and Laboratory Testing
- CDC stands for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Laboratory testing and DNA fingerprinting are used to identify the bacteria causing foodborne illnesses, such as in John's case.
- Over 50,000 DNA fingerprints are currently on file in the PulseNet database.
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Take the Foodborne Illness Quiz to test your knowledge about the causes, symptoms, and prevention of gastrointestinal illnesses caused by foodborne pathogens. Learn about the risks associated with food contamination and how to protect yourself from getting sick.
