Illness caused by Staphylococcus aureus usually:
A) Develops within hours and lasts for several week
B) Develops after several weeks, but lasts only a few hours
C) Develops within hours and lasts a day or two
D) Occurs only in the presence of other harmful bacteria
E) Is due to overeating

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Illnesses caused by Staphylococcus aureus, particularly food poisoning, typically develop rapidly, within hours of consuming contaminated food, and the symptoms usually last a day or two. This rapid onset followed by a relatively short duration of symptoms is characteristic of staphylococcal food poisoning.

Illness Caused by Staphylococcus Aureus Usually