NEET PG Medical – 2020 – Question – 87
A patient complains about nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps after attending a social gathering party, which causative organism is likely responsible for Food Poisoning within 3 hours.
a) Staphylococcus aureus
b) Salmonella
c) Clostridium botulinum
d) Clostridium perfringens
Correct Answer – A
Answer- A- Staphylococcus aureus
Staph food poisoning is characterized by a sudden start of nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. Most people also have diarrhea.
Symptoms usually develop within 30 minutes to 6 hours after eating or drinking an item containing Staph toxin and last no longer than 1 day. Severe illness is rare.
The illness cannot be passed from one person to another.
https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/diseases/staphylococcal.html
