How long does food poisoning typically last?

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Summary

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These studies suggest food poisoning typically lasts between 12 to 24 hours.

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Introduction

Food poisoning is a common illness caused by consuming contaminated food. The duration of food poisoning symptoms can vary depending on the type of bacteria or toxin involved. This synthesis will explore the typical duration of food poisoning symptoms based on findings from multiple research papers.

Key Insights

Bacillus cereus Food Poisoning:
- Symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea.
- Incubation period: 4 to 16 hours.
- Duration of symptoms: Usually lasts for 12 to 24 hours.
Staphylococcal Food Poisoning:
- Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and sometimes diarrhea.
- Incubation period: 2 to 4 hours.
- Duration of symptoms: Rarely lasts for more than a day.

Conclusion

Food poisoning typically lasts for about 12 to 24 hours, with symptoms appearing within a few hours of consuming contaminated food. The specific duration can vary slightly depending on the type of bacteria or toxin involved, but it is generally self-limiting and resolves within a day.

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Most relevant research papers on this topic

Bacillus cereus Food Poisoning

Bacillus cereus food poisoning causes abdominal pain and diarrhea, with an incubation period of 4 to 16 hours and symptoms lasting 12 to 24 hours.

3 Citations

1988

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[Staphylococcal food poisoning].

Staphylococcal food poisoning symptoms typically appear within 2-4 hours of consuming contaminated food, with symptoms varying by age and severity.

85 Citations

1953

Human food poisoning due to growth of Clostridium perfringens (C. welchii) in freshly cooked chicken.

Clostridium perfringens may produce potent enterotoxin(s) for humans when grown in freshly cooked chicken, causing food poisoning symptoms in individuals 8-12 hours after eating contaminated dishes.

7 Citations

1945

Fate of PCDF/PCB congeners and change of clinical symptoms in patients with Yusho PCB poisoning for 30 years.

Yusho PCB poisoning patients experienced gradual recovery of acne symptoms, but persistent enzyme and hormone-mediated signs persist for 30 years.

87 Citations

2001

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Micro-organisms and Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is caused by harmful bacteria in food, and can be prevented by storing food in sealed containers and avoiding contaminated food.

1 Citations

1992

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Food Poisoning

Food poisoning symptoms vary depending on the type of contamination, and may start within hours or days after eating contaminated food.

0 Citations

2021

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Tropical fish poisoning in temperate climates: food poisoning from ciguatera toxin presenting in Avonmouth.

Ciguatera toxin can cause food poisoning in temperate climates, and cases of fish poisoning imported from the Caribbean and Pacific may be mistakenly diagnosed as scombroid fish poisoning.

15 Citations

2006

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Food Poisoning with Special Reference to the Foods Concerned

Food poisoning is most often caused by salmonella and enterotoxin-producing strains of staphylococci, with other causes including metallic poisons, poisonous plants, and metallic containers.

0 Citations

1949

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The Prevention of Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is caused by various germs and toxins present in food, with symptoms varying in severity depending on the amount of germs and toxins present in the food.

0 Citations

1952

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The Prevention of Food Poisoning

The actual number of food poisoning cases is between 10 and 100 times the number of reported cases, as most sufferers do not consult doctors and most cases clear up without treatment.

5 Citations

1978

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