Instruction
What are the three major species of Staphylococcus? Why one of them is more pathogenic compared to the other two species? Which factor determines the pathogenesis of the organisms?
What substance is called the `spreading factor?` How does the `spreading factor` aid an organism in its quest to penetrate the host cell?
Food Intoxication and Infection
Food intoxication is a result of consumption of toxins produced in food by bacterial growth.
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about food intoxication and infection. Based on your research, respond to the following:
What are the differences between food intoxication and food infection? Explain this distinction in detail.
Provide at least three specific examples of each. Each example should include:
The specific organism
The disease and its symptoms
Patient outcome if left untreated