Vignette #1 The Waltons have dinner at their favorite local restaurant. Marty has a hamburger, Jill has grilled chicken, and Lori has clams on spaghetti. They have wine with dinner, order dessert, and thoroughly enjoy the evening. Late the next day, Marty starts having stomach pains. Soon, he also has diarrhea and begins vomiting. Jill decides he should go to the emergency room at the hospital. The medical intern at the ER sees Marty in extreme pain and immediately begins asking him questions. If you were the intern, how would you answer the following questions?
What foodborne illness does Marty likely have, considering what he ate for dinner?

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Marty likely has Escherichia coli (E. coli) food poisoning due to his symptoms of stomach pains, diarrhea, and vomiting after eating a hamburger. Ground beef is a common source of E. coli contamination. While the other answer choices are also foodborne illnesses, they are less likely based on his symptoms and the food he consumed.

Vignette #1 the Waltons Have Dinner at Their Favorite Local