The Physiological Impact of Food Poisoning: Acute Effects and Chronic Consequences
1. Pathogens and Pathogenesis Pathogen Common Vectors Mechanism of Action Incubation Salmonella Raw eggs, poultry Intestinal mucosal invasion 6-72 hours S. aureus Dairy, deli meats Enterotoxin-induced emesis 1-6 hours E. coli O157:H7 Undercooked beef Shiga toxin-mediated endothelial damage 3-4 days Norovirus Shellfish, produce Enterocyte infection causing malabsorption 12-48 hours Key Notes: 2. Acute Physiological Damage…