Topic: Hepatitis

Write on one of the following food borne illnesses:

€¢    Salmonella

€¢    Staphylococcus

€¢    Clostridium perfringens

€¢    Norovirus (formerly Norwalk virus)

€¢    Hepatitis A

€¢    Giardia or amoeba parasites

Address the following in your paper:

€¢    Identify the infectious agent (pathogen)€”for example, the name of the bacteria, virus, or parasite.

€¢    Explain how the infectious agent is transmitted through food or water.

€¢    Provide an example of a real life outbreak in the United States.

€¢    Describe the clinical symptoms, duration of the disease, and treatment if any.

€¢    What steps can be taken to prevent further outbreaks? Include individual as well as environmental precautions and methods.