This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: NEET Jan 2020, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
A 32 years old patient develops vomiting 3-4 hours after eating a meal. What is the most likely cause? 
Select and explain. 
A. Staphylococcus aureus, B. Salmonella enteritidis, C. Clostridium botulinum, D. Clostridium perfirengens
A: Staphylococcus aureus
Answer: A: Staphylococcus aureus 
Explanation: Incubation period of staphylococcal food poisoning is 1-6 hours. Food Poisoning Organism Incubation period Staphylococcal 1-6 hours Salmonella 12-24 hours Botulism 12-36 hours Clostridium perfringens 6-24 hours Bacillus cereus 1-6 hours E.coli 8-72 hours