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Intoxicación alimentaria

La intoxicación alimentaria se presenta al ingerir alimentos contaminados con organismos. La bacteria Stahylococcus aureus se puede encontrar comúnmente en las personas, pero cuando se permite su crecimiento en los alimentos, esta bacteria puede producir una toxina que causa problemas de salud tales como vómitos y diarrea. La higiene y lavado apropiado de las manos puede impedir que dicha bacteria ingrese en los alimentos que van a ser consumidos. La principal fuente de Escherichia son las heces de animales infectados y también se puede encontrar en el agua sin tratar. Es importante cocer los alimentos a una temperatura correcta para eliminar esta bacteria cuando haya causado la contaminación.

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