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Unmasking Foodborne Illnesses: Myths, Risks, and Prevention with Dr. Larry Bush
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On this episode of the Merck Manuals Medical Myths podcast, infectious disease expert Dr. Larry Bush—Affiliate Professor of Medicine at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University and Affiliate Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine—joins the show to explore foodborne illnesses, their causes, and strategies for prevention.
Dr. Bush clarifies the distinctions between foodborne illnesses and common misconceptions, such as "stomach bugs." He highlights the primary sources of contamination, including meats, poultry, seafood, and raw vegetables, and addresses specific risks like Listeria, which poses significant threats to pregnant women and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Later in the episode, Dr. Bush provides insights into safe food handling, proper cooking temperatures, and hygiene practices to minimize risk. Dr. Bush also debunks food safety myths, from the limitations of the "sniff test" to the dangers of consuming undercooked or raw foods.
To learn more about listeriosis, (listeria) visit: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/gram-positive-bacilli/listeriosis?query=listeriosis
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Manage episode 462757118 series 3155231
On this episode of the Merck Manuals Medical Myths podcast, infectious disease expert Dr. Larry Bush—Affiliate Professor of Medicine at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University and Affiliate Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine—joins the show to explore foodborne illnesses, their causes, and strategies for prevention.
Dr. Bush clarifies the distinctions between foodborne illnesses and common misconceptions, such as "stomach bugs." He highlights the primary sources of contamination, including meats, poultry, seafood, and raw vegetables, and addresses specific risks like Listeria, which poses significant threats to pregnant women and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Later in the episode, Dr. Bush provides insights into safe food handling, proper cooking temperatures, and hygiene practices to minimize risk. Dr. Bush also debunks food safety myths, from the limitations of the "sniff test" to the dangers of consuming undercooked or raw foods.
To learn more about listeriosis, (listeria) visit: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/gram-positive-bacilli/listeriosis?query=listeriosis
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