Staph.aureus causes vomiting in 6-8 hours. The mechanism of action is:
Correct Answer: Vagal stimulation
Description: From Harrison:
“Staph. food poisoning result from heat stable preformed enterotoxin. Due to preformed nature, incubation period is short. Toxin stimulates the vagus nerve and vomiting centre of brain. It also appears to stimulate intestinal persistaltic activity”.
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