- Staphylococcal enteritis
Staphylococcal enteritis is a form of
enteritis due tofood poisoning caused by one of a variety of "Staphylococcus " bacteria. The illness is not necessarily the result of active infection, but can be the result of toxins that may have been left in the food due to improper handling prior to its consumption. Symptoms of infection includenausea ,vomiting ,diarrhea ,headache ,fever , chills,weakness , anddizziness .Prevention
Take these precautions to prevent stephylococcal enteritis:
* Wash hands and utensils before serving food.
* Thoroughly cook all meats.
* Refrigerateleftovers promptly in shallow, covered containers.Sources
"Cooking Merit Badge Pamphlet",
Boy Scouts of America , Irving, TX, 2004 ISBN 0-8395-3349-7
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