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Food poisoning is a common, yet distressing and sometimes life-threatening problem. People infected with food-borne organisms may be symptom-free or may have symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and bloody diarrhea.

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What Are the Symptoms of Food Poisoning?

“Food poisoning” is a broad term that can actually cover a whole lot of different infections.

Your exact symptoms and their severity will vary. That will depend on the kind of bacteria, virus, or parasite that’s infected you, how much is in your system, and how well your immune system is fighting it off.

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