Explain whether each of the following examples is good infection or intoxication

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Explain whether each of the following examples is good infection or intoxication . What is the probable etiological agent in each case ? A. Eighty two people who ate shrimp in Louisiana developed diarrhea, nausea , headache , and fever from 4 hours to 2 days after eating . B. Two people in Vermont who ate barracuda caught in Florida developed malaise , nausea, blurred vision , breathing difficulty, and numbness 3to 6 hours after eating . Explain whether each of the following examples is good infection or intoxication . What is the probable etiological agent in each case ? A. Eighty two people who ate shrimp in Louisiana developed diarrhea, nausea , headache , and fever from 4 hours to 2 days after eating . B. Two people in Vermont who ate barracuda caught in Florida developed malaise , nausea, blurred vision , breathing difficulty, and numbness 3to 6 hours after eating . A. Eighty two people who ate shrimp in Louisiana developed diarrhea, nausea , headache , and fever from 4 hours to 2 days after eating . B. Two people in Vermont who ate barracuda caught in Florida developed malaise , nausea, blurred vision , breathing difficulty, and numbness 3to 6 hours after eating .

Explanation / Answer

A. Intoxication - Toxin are produced by the bacteria which develops slowly after infected in the body. Etiological agent Vibrio Spp.

B. Infection - Food borne infection are caused by the contaminated food conatin living bacteria. Ciguatera.

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