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	CAMPYLOBACTER Causes severe diarrhea, cramps and fevers. Also results in bloody diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. One of the most common forms of bacterial infections and can be acquired from handling raw poultry or the surfaces that comes in contact with the raw poultry. Can also be contracted from unpasteurized milk or contaminated water. Hand washing is a sure way of avoiding infection.
	ESCHERICHIA COLI (E. COLI) Normally a healthy part of the human digestive system. Many species, however, are the cause of severe food poisoning and diarrhea in humans. It’s also known to be a cause of meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections and gastroenteritis. Usually spread by food contaminated with feces or manure. Washing of food and hands are sure ways of limiting infection.
	SALMONELLA The leading cause of food poisoning and diarrhea in humans. Can be transferred between humans and non-humans. infection occurs from ingesting contaminated food. Can also be spread by coming in contact with contaminated surfaces and then ingesting the germ. Washing of hands after touching uncooked food is one way of preventing infection.
	STAPHYLOCCUS Most types are usually harmless and can be found on the skin. Many however are dangerous and can survive on dry surfaces like door handles. Some types can cause skin infections and can also be a cause of food poisoning. Since it is often found in the human nostrils, food workers who carry the bacteria and handles food without washing the hands can contaminate food, causing infection when food is ingested.
	STREPTOCOCCUS Most famous for causing the strep throat, it is also a major cause of meningitis and pneumonia. Many are known for their flesh eating infections that results in amputation or death. It is spread by direct contact with mucus from the nose or throat of an infected individual or from wounds or sores on the skin. The spread of these infections can be avoided by good hand-washing.