Ptomaine Poisoning

- Previously used as term for certain types of food poisoning
- Debunked with discovery of bacteria
- Not used medicallyCPCS: What is "ptomaine food poisoning"?

Ptomaine poisoning is the obsolete theory that food poisoning is caused by ptomaines. Ptomaine poisoning is a term not longer used medically.CPCS: What is "ptomaine food poisoning"?
Ptomaine Information

When proteins are decomposed by bacteria, ptomaines are formed, which are compounds that contain nitrogen.HowStuffWorks: Ptomaine Poisoning While foods that have gone bad often contain ptomaines, the body does not react negatively to the compounds. However, the body does react negatively to certain bacteria. Consequently, it is bacteria that can cause illness from food. Ptomaines are merely present in the contaminated foods, but are not what sickens individuals.
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The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a physician for information on the debunked theory of ptomaine poisoning.

Ptomaine Poisoning Top Links
1. California Poison Control System (CPCS): What is "ptomaine food poisoning"?
2. Wikipedia: Foodborne Illness - Ptomaine Poisoning
3. Western Journal of Medicine: Ptomaine Poisoning (1903)
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