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General Reference ⬇

(Bacillus Cereus Food Poisoning)

Pathophys and Cause ⬆ ⬇

Pathophys:Heat-stable toxin produced on small bowel mucosa

Epidemiology ⬆ ⬇

Rare in US; from refried rice

Signs and Symptoms ⬆ ⬇

Sx:Incubation period 1-6 h for nausea and vomiting; 6-24 h for diarrhea

Si:No fever, no fecal leukocytes present

Treatment ⬆

Rx:Rehydration and supportive care symptomatic