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Staph aureus food poisoning is an illness that results from eating food contaminated with a toxin produced by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning is often caused when a food handler c...

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Symptoms
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Causes
Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning is often caused when a food handler contaminates food products that are served o...
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Tests
A stool culture(if performed) is positive for Staph aureus.
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Treatments
The objective of treatment is to replace fluids and electrolytes (salt and minerals) lost by vomiting or diarrhea. A...
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Available Treatments
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
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Risk Factors
  • Young child
  • Contaminated Food Intake
  • Contact With Infected Person
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Complications
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Prevention
Wash the hands thoroughly before and after all food preparation. Food preparation implements should be thoroughly wa...
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms do not resolve in 48 hours, severe dehydration develops, blood in stools i...
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