The intestines-Higher tier. Digested food molecules are absorbed in the small intestine. This means that they pass through the wall of the small intestine and into our bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, the digested food molecules are carried around the body to where they are needed.
Bacillus cereus. Bacillus cereus or B. cereus is a type of bacteria that produces toxins. These toxins can cause two types of illness: one type characterized by diarrhea and the other, called emetic toxin, by nausea and vomiting. These bacteria are present in foods and can multiply quickly at room temperature. Sources A variety of foods, particularly rice and leftovers, as well as sauces, soups, and other prepared foods that have sat out too long at room temperature. Incubation Period Diarrheal: 6-15 hours
Although Bacillus cereus is known mainly as an agent of food poisoning, other infections caused by this organism have been documented in immunocompromised patients, including sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, and wound infections (1,2).ongastrointestinal infections are usually the result of a breakdown in natural protective barriers such as the skin or immune system (1,2,5). The findings in this report indicate that immunocompetent persons can be vulnerable to cutaneous B. cereus infections when skin is compromised.