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Incubation period.

Source :
A-Z of Food Safety; 2007, p231-231, 1/4p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A definition of the term "incubation period" is presented. It refers to the period of time in between consumption of a contaminated food and the appearance of the first symptoms of illness. The incubation period can range from hours to days depending on the agent and the quantity of contaminated food consumed.

Subjects

Subjects :
DEFINITIONS
TERMS & phrases
FOOD contamination
FOODBORNE diseases
FOOD pathogens

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9781854183798
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
A-Z of Food Safety
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
32044994

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