The following is characteristic feature of staphylococcus food poisoning except:
Correct Answer: Toxin can be destroyed by boiling for 30 minutes
Description: Staphylococcal food poisoning:
Staphylococcal food poisoning is due to heat-stable preformed toxin mostly after consuming milk products.
Toxin is produced optimally at 350C to 370C.
Mechanism - Acts by stimulating vagus nerve and vomiting centre of brain. No antibiotics are given for Staphylococcal food poisoning.
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