Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is a caused by of the type. It is the most common disease to be known as food poisoning. These are defined as diseases, usually either or toxic in nature, caused by agents that enter the body through the of food. In humans, the most common symptoms are , fever, cramps, and vomiting. Symptoms typically occur between 12 hours and 36 hours after exposure, and last from two to seven days. Occasionally more significant disease can result in . The old, young, and others with a weakened system are more likely to develop severe disease. Specific types of Salmonella can result in typhoid fever or paratyphoid fever. Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever are specific types of salmonellosis, known collectively as enteric fever, and are, respectively, caused by salmonella typhi and paratyphi bacteria, which are only found in humans. Most commonly, salmonellosis cases arise from salmonella bacteria from animals, and chicken is a major source for these .
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·, fever, cramps, vomiting
Causes — why it happens
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How it's found
- · test, blood tests
Prevention
- ·Proper preparation and cooking of food and supervising contact between young children and pets
Treatment
- ·Fluids by mouth, fluids,
Complications
- ·Reactive , irritable bowel ,
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