Food Poisoning
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GEN only; prefer /pois with specific food items in Cat J2: Manual 31.11; MUSHROOM POISONING; PLANT POISONING; SALMONELLA FOOD POISONING & STAPHYLOCOCCAL FOOD POISONING are also available |
Food Poisoning Categories.
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Ciguatera Poisoning - Poisoning caused by ingestion of SEAFOOD containing microgram levels of CIGUATOXINS. The poisoning is characterized by gastrointestinal, neurological and cardiovascular disturbances. |
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Mushroom Poisoning - Poisoning from ingestion of mushrooms, primarily from, but not restricted to, toxic varieties. |
Food Poisoning Definitions and Terms
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