A male injection drug user presents at the emergency room with nausea, vomiting,

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A male injection drug user presents at the emergency room with nausea, vomiting, and severe stomach cramps, which began suddenly 18 hours ago. When interviewed, the patient stated that his last meal was a carton of rice from a Chinese restaurant that he found in a dumpster. Prior to this he was healthy, with no infection of any kind. The attending physician suspects a food intoxication.

What organism makes the toxin that could have caused his food intoxication?

How could a physician confirm this diagnosis?

What treatment would you prescribe for the patient?

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A male injection drug user presents at the emergency room with nausea, vomiting,

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