Within 2 hours of eating, Erik developed the following symptoms: sudden onset of severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever. Which microbial pathogen is likely to have caused Erik's symptoms?

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Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can cause rapid onset food poisoning symptoms like those Erik experienced, typically within 1 to 6 hours after ingestion of contaminated food.

Within 2 Hours of Eating, Erik Developed the Following Symptoms