Foodborne Diseases D005517

Diseases [C] » Chemically-Induced Disorders [C25] » Poisoning » Foodborne Diseases

Description

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.   MeSH

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Subtype Terms (7)

Botulism
9 drugs (5 approved, 4 experimental)

Ciguatera Poisoning
 

Favism
1 approved drug

Mushroom Poisoning
2 drugs (1 approved, 1 experimental)

Salmonella Food Poisoning
 

Shellfish Poisoning
 

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