Salmonella
Salmonella infection is a common bacterial disease that affects the digestive system Salmonella bacterium under normal conditions mainly lives in the intestines of animals and humans, from where it is excreted with feces. People become infected mainly by consuming contaminated water or food
As a rule, people with salmonella do not have symptoms Other cases present with diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps 8-72 hours after infection Healthy people recover in a few days without medical intervention
In some cases, the diarrhea associated with a salmonella infection can be so debilitating that emergency medical attention is needed. If the infection spreads beyond the intestines, life-threatening complications may develop The risk of salmonella infection increases when traveling to countries with poor sanitation
Salmonella bacteria normally inhabit the intestines of humans, mammals and birds. Most people get sick after eating food contaminated with feces Commonly infected foods:
- Raw meat and seafood Feces can get on raw meat when the butcher cuts the meat Seafood obtained from contaminated water is also a source of infection
- Raw eggs Although the eggshell is an ideal barrier to single-entry contamination, some infected hens produce eggs that contain Salmonella before the shell is formed. Raw eggs are used in some forms of mayonnaise
- Fruits and vegetables Fruits and vegetables may be irrigated with salmonella-contaminated water in the field or during processing Contamination can also occur in the kitchen when juice from raw meat comes into contact with uncooked food such as salad.
Facts of Salmonella presence in spices have been recorded
Food is mostly contaminated when people do not wash their hands properly after using the restroom. Infection can also spread when a person puts his hand in his mouth after touching a contaminated body
Salmonella infection is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, eggs, or egg products. The incubation period ranges from several hours to two days Most Salmonella infections are classified as gastroenteritis Possible symptoms:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal spasms
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
- Bloody stools
Some forms of Salmonella bacteria can cause typhus, which is sometimes fatal in developing countries.
