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Staphylococcal food poisoning manifests within how much time after ingestion of contaminated food:
Explanation
Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable enterotoxin preformed in food. After ingestion, toxin acts rapidly on gut causing vomiting, cramps and diarrhea within 2-6 hours. Short incubation distinguishes intoxication from infection requiring bacterial colonization and longer incubation periods.
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