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S.A. Hussain, Z.H. Munshi and I. Hussain
.(2007). "Food Poisoning due to Bacillus cereus: A Case Report". Journal of Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 05 Issue 1. Page No: 57-59
Food Poisoning due to Bacillus cereus: A Case Report
Page No. : 57-59
ABSTRACT
An episode of gastrointestinal illness due to consumption of contaminated food in a fast food restaurant was reported. Victims developed symptoms of vomition 3 h after the consumption of food. The causative agent of this food poisoning outbreak was identified as Bacillus cereus. The isolates were grouped under biotype-2 as per the sugar fermentation pattern. The isolates were found moderately sensitive to streptomycin, tetracycline, erythromycin and chloramphenicol but resistant to penicillin, ampicillin, gentamicin, cephalexin, ciprofloxacin, nalidixic acid and norfloxacin.Keywords: Bacillus cereus, fast food, food poisoning.