Staphylococcal Food Poisoning is Called an Intoxication Disorder Because

Question

Staphylococcal food poisoning is called an intoxication disorder because
A) toxic bacteria are ingested in the food.
B) the bacteria produce type III secretion system toxins.
C) affected people appear drunk.
D) toxins produced by the bacteria growing in the food are ingested along with the food.
E) the bacteria release toxins when they are digested.

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcal food poisoning is an intoxication disorder because the toxins produced by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria growing in the food are ingested along with the contaminated food. The bacteria themselves are not ingested.