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(A05.4) Foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication
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448 348 in individuals diagnosis foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication confirmed
3 594 deaths with diagnosis foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication
1% mortality rate associated with the disease foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication
Diagnosis foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication is diagnosed Women are 10.46% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication
1 670 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication
1 924 (0.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication - Men and Women aged 20-24
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication
Absence or low individual and public risk
Foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication - what does this mean
Foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication occurs when a person ingests food contaminated with the bacterium bacillus cereus. this bacterium produces toxins that can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. symptoms usually appear within 1-5 hours of ingestion and can last for up to 24 hours.
What happens during the disease - foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication
Foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication occurs when the bacterium is ingested through contaminated food, usually prepared rice. the ingestion of the bacteria leads to the release of two toxins, an enterotoxin and an emetic toxin, which cause diarrhea and vomiting, respectively. the symptoms of the disease usually occur within 6-15 hours after ingestion of the contaminated food, and can last for up to 24 hours.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Collection of medical history
- Laboratory tests such as stool sample analysis and blood tests
- Imaging tests such as X-rays or CT scans
- Culture of the organism from the patient's stool sample
- Identification of the organism from the culture
- Serological tests to detect antibodies against the bacteria
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the symptoms of Foodborne Bacillus cereus Intoxication
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated
- Take over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce fever and pain
- Avoid eating food or drinking fluids that may contain the bacteria
- Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or persist
- Take antibiotics as prescribed by a doctor
- Follow a bland diet of easily digestible foods
- Increase fiber intake to help with diarrhea
- Get plenty of rest
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication - Prevention
Foodborne bacillus cereus intoxication can be prevented by following proper food safety practices such as washing hands before and after handling food, cooking food to the recommended internal temperature, avoiding cross-contamination of food, and storing food at the appropriate temperatures. furthermore, it is important to discard any food that has been left out for more than two hours.