Staphylococcus Aureus Causes Foodborne Illness Through

Question

Staphylococcus aureus causes foodborne illness through
A)the production of an enterotoxin that contaminates prepared foods.
B)a break in the skin during food preparation.
C)the ingestion of the microbe which grows in the large intestine to produce symptoms.
D)the production of an exotoxin after ingestion of the microbe.
E)the consumption of undercooked meat.

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus causes foodborne illness through the production of an enterotoxin that contaminates prepared foods. This toxin is heat-stable and can survive cooking temperatures, so it can still cause illness even in cooked foods. Symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, and usually appear 1-6 hours after eating contaminated food.