Cyclosporiasis is a food- and water-associated intestinal parasitic disease produced by the protozoan organism Cyclospora cayetanensis. […]
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BIOTERRORISM: Definition & Attributes of Biological Agents used for Biowarfare
Bioterrorism is broadly defined as the unauthorized, deliberate, or threatened use of microorganisms including bacteria, […]
Schistosomiasis and One Health: Tackling a Snail-Borne Threat to Humans, Animals, and Ecosystems
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a debilitating water-borne disease caused by parasitic blood flukes […]
Principles of Food Hygiene and Sources of Contamination in the Food Industry
Food is fundamental to human survival, health, and social well-being. Nonetheless, food can also become […]
Control of Antibiotic (Antimicrobial) Resistance
Antibiotic resistance, more broadly referred to as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), has emerged as one of […]
Impact and Cost of Antimicrobial Resistance on Public Health and the Economy
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or antibiotic resistance occurs when microorganisms acquire the capacity to survive exposure […]
The Triangle of Epidemiology (Epidemiological Triad)
The triangle of epidemiology, also known as the epidemiological triad, is a fundamental model used in epidemiology […]
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a preventive, science-based food safety management system designed […]
Indicator Organisms
Indicator organisms are microorganisms used as biological markers to assess the microbiological quality, hygienic status, […]
Food Poisoning
Food safety remains one of the most significant public health concerns worldwide. This is because […]
Food Borne Diseases
Food borne diseases represent one of the most significant public health challenges worldwide. It affects […]
Extrinsic Factors of Food Spoilage
Food spoilage is a complex biological and chemical process that results in the deterioration of […]
Food Spoilage
Food is a fundamental requirement for human survival. It provides the nutrients and energy necessary […]
Botulism: A Public Health Menace
Botulism is a rare yet life-threatening neuroparalytic illness caused by toxins produced by the anaerobic, […]
Pasteurization
Pasteurization is a controlled heat treatment process in which food is exposed to a specific […]
Introduction to Food Microbiology
Food microbiology is a specialized branch of microbiology that focuses on the study of microorganisms […]