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Aflatoxicosis

scientific name: Aspergillus flavus
cause: a group of toxic compounds produced by certain strains of the mold Aspergillus flavus
spread: eating food contaminated with mold
incubation: years to decades
symptoms: Anemia along with bruises, subcutaneous hemorrhage, impaired immune system response, increased susceptibility to disease, and rectal prolapse
communicability: eating food infected with Aflatoxicosis or animals infected
prevention: only eating foods free of aflatoxin
treatment: If aflatoxicosis is suspected, the entire food source should be analyzed immediately.