Section 17
Bacterial Diseases of the Digestive System
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Gastroenteritis is characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that involves both the stomach and the small intestine.
Staphylococcal toxins are a common cause of food poisoning, as they can be produced in improperly-stored food.
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Salmonellosis is an infection by the Salmonella bacteria that results in diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
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Typhoid fever is a common, worldwide bacterial disease transmitted by Salmonella typhi, serotype Typhi.
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Cholera is an infection in the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
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Vibrio is a Gram-negative bacteria possessing a curved rod shape (comma shape), several species of which can cause foodborne infection.
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Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some serotypes are pathogenic and can cause serious food poisoning in humans and other species.
Campylobacter (meaning 'twisted bacteria') is a genus of bacteria that are Gram-negative, spiral, and microaerophilic.
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A peptic ulcer, also known as peptic ulcer disease, is an erosion in the wall of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus.
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Listeriosis is a bacterial infection caused by a Gram-positive, motile bacterium called Listeria monocytogenes.