Foodborne Illness

This lesson focuses on food poisoning and the most prominent concepts related to that. Students learn the definition of food poisoning and about the main infectious agents that cause it is.

By the end of the lesson you will be able to:

• Define food poisoning and discuss its main causes.
• Tell the difference between infection and intoxication.
• Discuss in detail the nature and features of bacteria, exotoxins, viruses, and natural toxins.