Salmonella: Signs and Symptoms of Infection

With waves of products that may be contaminated with salmonella, many people may be wondering what is salmonella, how it contracts and how to treat it. [19659004] Salmonella was discovered by Dr. Daniel Salmon and his team about 125 years ago, according to the National Institutes of Health. Salmonella is the bacteria that causes salmonellosis.

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When they are infected, people normally develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps that begin between 12 and 72 hours after infection, according to the centers. for the control and prevention of diseases.

For most people who contract the disease, it lasts four to seven days and most people do not need to undergo medical treatment, but in some cases the diarrhea is too severe and the people may need to be hospitalized.

In these extreme cases, the infection can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

It can cause death if it is not treated with antibiotics. Older people, infants and people with weakened immune systems may be vulnerable.

According to the CDC, approximately 1.2 million people have salmonella each year, resulting in 23,000 hospitalizations and 450 deaths each year in the United States. In most cases, food is to blame for diseases.

Normally, when the infection is cured, patients recover completely, but it may take months, until the digestive tract returns to normal, says the CDC.

But some patients may have what is called reactive arthritis that can last for months or years. Reactive arthritis can lead to chronic arthritis, eye irritation or painful urination, reports the CDC

How to Prevent Salmonella Infections

• Cook foods like poultry, ground beef and the eggs completely.
• Do not eat or drink food with raw eggs or unpasteurized milk
• Wash hands, kitchen surfaces and utensils with water and soap after contact raw meat or poultry. water after touching reptiles, birds or chicks or after being in contact with animal droppings.
• Avoid cross-contamination. Keep raw meats separated from cooked foods, fruits and vegetables, and ready-to-eat foods.
• Infected persons should not prepare food or drink for others until the symptoms disappear.

Information compiled from disease control and prevention centers.

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