FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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What are pathogens?
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Microorganisms that cause illness
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Harmful things present in food, making it unsafe to eat
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Diseases that spread from one surface or food to another
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Chemicals found in air, soil, plants, water, and some food
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What are pathogens? Pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that invade the body and can cause health issues. Anthrax, HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, and the Zika virus, among many others are examples of pathogens that cause serious diseases.
Detailed explanation-2: -A pathogenic organism is an organism which is capable of causing diseases in a host (person) [2]. The World Health Organization (WHO) listed among hazards that may be present in food potentially harmful bacteria, viruses, toxins, parasites and chemicals.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pathogens are microorganisms that have the potential to cause infectious diseases. Viruses, bacteria, protozoans and fungi are all potential pathogens.
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