Staph aureus food poisoning

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• Nausea
• Vomiting for up to 24 hours
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Severe abdominal cramps
• Abdominal distention
• Mild fever

A stool culture (if performed) is positive for Staph aureus.

Review Date: 07/25/2007
Reviewed By: Kenneth M. Wener, MD, Department of Infectious Diseases. Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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