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Food Poisoning Germs: Bacteria – Bacillus Cereus

By admin on March 12th, 2010

Food Poisoning Bacterium: Bacillus Cereus

Bacillus Cereus: These bacteria are gram-positives like Staphylococcus Aureus. Normally, they cause two types of food poisoning sickness. One is diarrheal type and other one is vomiting type. In some cases, food poisoning caused by these bacteria can lead to gangrene, lung swelling, septic meningitis, pyogenic infections and resulting into death.

The contaminated meat, dairy products, vegetables, and seafood can cause diarrheal type of food poisoning. On the other hand, rice products, potato, cheese products and pasta can cause vomiting type of food poisoning. The food items like sauces, puddings, soups, casseroles, pastries, and salads can also act as a platform for this Bacillus Cereus food poisoning.

An individual suffering from diarrheal type of food poisoning experiences the symptoms like watery diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea which last for 24 hours. Normally, the symptoms begin to show up in between 6 – 15 hours after the contaminated food eaten.

In case of vomiting type of food poisoning, an individual may experience nausea and vomiting which occur within 1 – 6 hours once the contaminated food is eaten. In some cases, that person may even experience stomach pain and diarrhea too. Normally, the symptoms do not last for more than 24 hours. Although in this food poisoning case, the treatment  should be given immediately.