A 34-year-old woman is at a family picnic where she has a ham sandwich and potato salad. Three hours after the meal, she feels nauseous and throws up.For the above patient with foodborne illness, select the most likely pathogen.
Correct Answer: Staphylococcus aureus
Description: The preformed toxin of Staphylococcus causes nausea within 1-6 hours of ingestion. Ham, poultry, potato and egg salad, mayonnaise, and cream pastries are common food sources.
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