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Microbiology General 409873c7

The following is characteristic feature of staphylococcus food poisoning except:

A
Optimum temperature for toxin production is 370C
B
Intradietic toxin are responsible for intestinal symptoms
C
Toxin can be destroyed by boiling for 30 minutes
D
Incubation period is 1-6 hours
High-Yield Explanation
Staphylococcal food poisoning: Staphylococcal food poisoning is due to heat-stable preformed toxin mostly after consuming milk products. Toxin is produced optimally at 350C to 370C.  Mechanism - Acts by stimulating vagus nerve and vomiting centre of brain. No antibiotics are given for Staphylococcal food poisoning.

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