Microbial Food Poisoning

The subject of this book is seldom far from the newspaper headlines and this book aims to provide a thorough introduction to this most important and controversial subject.

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The subject of microbial food poisoning is one causing increasing concern and controversy and is seldom far from the newspaper headlines. The editor of this book presents the scientific facts and principles of microbial hazards present in food stuffs. The book, which contains invited chapters from eminent microbiologists on mycotoxic fungi, epidemiology and control, also covers infective and toxic bacterial food poisoning, other bacterial pathogens, viruses and diagnosis. There are also conclusions drawn about future possibilities for stricter hygiene methods, education standards and legislation. This book should appeal to medical students studying microbiology, food science and microbiology students and proffesionals in the food, medical, environmental and public health world.