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sergij07 [2.7K]
2 years ago
5

Which pathogen can contaminate food if a food service worker sneezes on the food?

Biology
1 answer:
schepotkina [342]2 years ago
6 0

<u>Staphylococcus</u> <u>aureus</u> is a pathogen that can contaminate food if a food service worker sneezes on the food.

What is Staphylococcus aureus?

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium which is highly tolerant to salt, and can easily grow on food materials like meat, milk products etc.

Role in disease:

  • S. aureus is found generally in soil, air and water. Research says it can also be found in nose, skin and other areas of human beings.
  • Any food contaminated with this bacterium, can become toxic for consumption because the bacteria can easily multiply in the food, release toxin that can cause illness.
  • Major illness caused by Staphylococcus aureus include Pneumonia, sepsis, toxic shock syndrome etc.

To learn more about Staphylococcus aureus, refer:

  • https://brainly.ph/question/2686483
  • brainly.com/question/12233429

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