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Abstract:
The numerous etiologies of food poisoning make assessment of this disease a cultural, bacteriologic, chemical, gastronomic, and epidemiologic research project. Cautious investigation and study of etiologic possibilities are most stimulating intellectual exercises and obviously benefit the patient. Often, a case of food poisoning necessitates interaction with the local health department in search of the causative agent before other people are afflicted. A thorough knowledge of this field is essential to provide reasonable care to the millions "poisoned" by food annually.
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