Chronic sequelae of foodborne disease.
In the past decade the complexity of foodborne pathogens, as well as their adaptability and ability to cause acute illness, and in some cases chronic (secondary) complications, have been newly appreciated. This overview examines long-term consequences of foodborne infections and intoxications to emphasize the need for more research and education.
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Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611, USA. jali@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
D002908:Chronic Disease; D005516:Food Microbiology; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications*; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010551:Personality; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology