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Pathogens by Mind Map: Pathogens

1. Salmonella

1.1. Symptoms

1.1.1. Diarrhea, fever, chills, abdominal pain.

1.2. Time of Onset of Symptoms

1.2.1. 6-72 hours after exposure to bacteria.

1.3. Common food/sources

1.3.1. Contaminated eggs, meat, poultry, fruits, and vegetables. Unpasteurized milk, juice, and cheese.

2. Staphylococcus

2.1. Symptoms

2.1.1. Boils and oozing blisters, nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, fever, joint/muscle pain.

2.2. Time of Onset of Symptoms

2.2.1. 1-6 hours after exposure to bacteria.

2.3. Common food/souces

2.3.1. Meats, poultry/eggs, salads, bakery products, sandwich fillings, milk/dairy products.

3. Campylobacter

3.1. Symptoms

3.1.1. Bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain/cramping, malaise, fever.

3.2. Time of Onset of Symptoms

3.2.1. 2-5 days after exposure to bacteria.

3.3. Common food/sources

3.3.1. Raw/uncooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, and contaminated water.

4. E. Coli o157 h7

4.1. Symptoms

4.1.1. Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, fever (100-101°F), malaise, loss of appetite, mild dehydration.

4.2. Time of Onset of Symptoms

4.2.1. 3-4 days after exposure to bacteria.

4.3. Common food/sources

4.3.1. Cows, chickens, deer, sheep, and pigs. Ground beef.

5. Listeria Monocytogenes

5.1. Symptoms

5.1.1. Fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, and mild flu-like illness.

5.2. Time of Onset of Symptoms

5.2.1. 2-70 days after exposure to bacteria.

5.3. Common food/sorces

5.3.1. Soil, water, poultry, and cattle. Raw milk, processed meats.