Most Probable cause of food poisoning in a child who has eaten Ice Cream 16-18 hrs earlier is ?
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Salmonella typhimurium . Food poisoning 16-18 hrs after eating ice cream suggests S.typhimurium food poisoning. . Lets see each option - Staph aureus food poisoning has incubation period less than 6 hours. - Clostridium perfringens food poisoning has incubation period less than 16 hours. - Now two options are left - Cl. botulinum and salmonella typhimurium both can have incubation period > 16 hours. - Food sources responsible for botulism are home preserved foods such as home-canned vegetables, smoked or pickled fish, home-made cheese and similar home made food. - Salmonella typhimurium food poisoning occurs after eating contaminated meat, milk and milk products (ice cream), sausages, custards, eggs and egg products.
Staph aureus
Clostridium perfringens
Clostridium botulinum
Salmonella typhimurium
Salmonella typhimurium