Food-borne Disease
Food-borne diseases are caused by the consumption of contaminated or unhygienic food and beverage. Various micro-organisms and pathogens contaminate our food. More than 250 food-borne diseases are known to us. Most of the food-borne diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Not only micro-organisms, there are many other factors which can contaminate our food and cause food-borne disease. Some of the major factors causing food-borne diseases are:
Food-borne disease is a major public health issue which is growing with time. Though food-borne diseases have mostly gastrointestinal symptoms, sometimes it also has gynecological, immunological and neurological symptoms.
Certain age groups or people with the weak immune system are more susceptible to food-borne diseases. More than 200 pathogens and microbes are associated with food-borne diseases. Food-borne diseases are lethal and should be prevented. The proper diagnosis and cure are also important so that it does not become a threat to the individual or the society.
International Conference on Food Safety and HygieneSeptember 06-08, 2018
Edinburgh, Scotland
For more details, visit us at goo.gl/VT7AXV
- Microbial Contamination
- Contamination by toxic chemicals
- Pathogenic agents
- Mycotoxins
Food-borne disease is a major public health issue which is growing with time. Though food-borne diseases have mostly gastrointestinal symptoms, sometimes it also has gynecological, immunological and neurological symptoms.
Certain age groups or people with the weak immune system are more susceptible to food-borne diseases. More than 200 pathogens and microbes are associated with food-borne diseases. Food-borne diseases are lethal and should be prevented. The proper diagnosis and cure are also important so that it does not become a threat to the individual or the society.
International Conference on Food Safety and HygieneSeptember 06-08, 2018
Edinburgh, Scotland
For more details, visit us at goo.gl/VT7AXV
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