Foodborne Diseases

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Svensk definition

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Engelsk definition

Acute illnesses, usually affecting the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, brought on by consuming contaminated food or beverages. Most of these diseases are infectious, caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can be foodborne. Sometimes the diseases are caused by harmful toxins from the microbes or other chemicals present in the food. Especially in the latter case, the condition is often called food poisoning.

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Engelska synonymer

Disease, Foodborne Foodborne Illnesses Foodborne Disease Food-borne Illnesses Food borne Illnesses Food-borne Disease Food borne Disease Food-borne Illness Food borne Illness Illness, Food-borne Foodborne Illness Illness, Foodborne Illnesses, Foodborne Food-borne Diseases Disease, Food-borne Food borne Diseases Food Poisoning Poisoning, Food Food Poisonings