According to allergist-immunologist Maria Polner, the most dangerous products in terms of salmonellosis infection are meat, dairy products, eggs and confectionery creams.
Salmonellosis is an infectious disease that is usually transmitted through food or water. You can also become infected from animals and through contaminated objects.
There are more and more cases of salmonellosis, and the disease has become less susceptible to treatment with antibacterial drugs.
The infection develops quickly.
—The incubation period after entering the body ranges from several hours to several days, — the expert noted.
Therapy usually includes drinking plenty of fluids or gastric lavage, diet, antibacterial therapy, and recovery from dehydration.
Signs of infection:
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1. Diarrhea. The main symptom of salmonellosis is frequent loose or watery stools.
2. Vomiting.
3. Abdominal pain of varying intensity. They can be cramping or constant.
4. Heat. Temperature may be moderate to high.
5. Headache and general malaise.
6. Muscle pain.
7. General weakness
Danger of salmonellosis:
- Salmonellosis causes severe diarrhea, which can lead to significant loss of fluid and electrolytes. This is especially dangerous for infants and older people.
- Salmonellosis can spread to other organs such as the blood, brain or lungs. This leads to serious complications, including sepsis (blood poisoning).
- Salmonellosis can cause chronic health problems such as irritable bowel syndrome or reactive arthritis.
Prevention of salmonellosis includes:
- heat treatment of products;
- washing eggs and vegetables before eating;
- washing dishes and cutting equipment;
- compliance with shelf life of products;
- use of filtered water;
- regular hand washing.
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