Staphylococcal Enterotoxins
2010
Understanding Staphylococcal Enterotoxins
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Pinchuk Irina V., Beswick Ellen J., Reyes Victor E.
Primary Institution: University of Texas Medical Branch
Conclusion
Staphylococcal enterotoxins are significant contributors to food poisoning and antibiotic-associated diarrhea, with emerging multi-drug resistant strains posing a serious health risk.
Supporting Evidence
- Staphylococcal enterotoxins are linked to food poisoning and toxic shock syndrome.
- About one third of the general population carries Staphylococcus aureus.
- Multi-drug resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus are a growing concern in clinical settings.
Takeaway
Staphylococcal enterotoxins can make you very sick if you eat contaminated food, and they are hard to kill with regular cooking. Some bacteria that make these toxins are also resistant to many medicines.
Limitations
The review does not provide new experimental data but summarizes existing knowledge.
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