![Foodborne Parasites [Helminths]](https://themeatmaestro.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Trichinella_larvaeG.jpg)
Helminths are multicellular organisms that are much larger than protozoa making them visible to the naked eye. Due to their slow development process and varying effects based on infected areas and life stage, helminth infections are often asymptomatic making them … Continued
![Foodborne Parasites [Protozoa]](https://themeatmaestro.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/histopathology-of-cryptosporidiosis-gallbladder-725x489-365x365.jpg)
Foodborne parasites consist of various different groups including protozoa, roundworms, and tapeworms. Protozoa are single-celled organisms that can multiply in humans. While they are further classified by the way in which they move, I will not be going into that … Continued
Clostridium is a genus of bacteria that can cause various types of illnesses including food poisoning, botulism, tetanus, and other infections. Of these, Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium botulinum are capable of causing foodborne illnesses. C. perfringens is one of the top causes of foodborne … Continued
Staphylococcus aureus is a foodborne pathogen that produces toxins capable of causing rapid gastrointestinal illness. The bacteria alone can but do not typically cause illness. S. aureus is naturally found on the skin and in the nasal passages of about a quarter of … Continued
Campylobacter is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States, as well as being a major foodborne pathogen worldwide. While Campylobacter jejuni is the most common species known to cause illness in humans, other Campylobacter species … Continued
E. coli and Salmonella strains can be very dangerous foodborne illnesses as they can both result in lasting health issues, severe illness, or even death. Listeria monocytogenes is not in the top 5 for foodborne pathogens causing illness and hospitalization, but does … Continued
While E. coli O157:H7 is not on the list of the top 5 causes of foodborne illness, it is emphasized due to being one of the top 5 causes of hospitalization due to foodborne illness. Non-typhoidal Salmonella on the other hand is the second leading … Continued
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is one of the most prevalent causes of foodborne illness. There are various strains that cause infection from consumption of contaminated food and water, and they can share many of the same symptoms. Pathogenic E. coli strains are … Continued
