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Foodborne diseases in India

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In India foodborne diseases occur frequently causing morbidity and mortality. Outbreaks of foodborne diseases due to natural toxic factors like microbiological and environmental contaminants has been reported. In most of the outbreaks the etiological factors were identified and preventive measures recommended. The common form of foodborne diseases are found to be due to bacterial contamination of foods.

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Bhat, R.V., Rao, R.N. Foodborne diseases in India. Indian J Pediatr 54, 553–562 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02749052

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