Salmonella
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- Created on: 19-04-18 15:33
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- Salmonella
- Symptoms
- Gastroenteritis
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach Cramps
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Usually 12-72 hours after infection
- Dehydration due to loss of water and salts in faeces and vomiting
- Spread of infection to bloodstream, bones, spinal cord and gallbladder
- Persistent diarrhoea
- Irritable Bowel Syndrom
- Gastroenteritis
- Sources
- Gut of pets, wild and farm animals
- Poultry
- Undercooked meat or dairy products contaminated with salmonella
- Raw or undercooked eggs.
- Tortoises and terrapins are carriers
- Fruit and vegetables contaminated with manure
- Shellfish in contact with infected sewage in water
- Prevention
- Raw fruit and veg should be washed.
- Unsafe water shouldn't be drunk, including ice cubes
- Milk should be pasteurised and raw eggs avoided
- Cook thoroughly to core temp 75C. Do not reheat more than once
- Chill foods in fridge between 0-5C
- Avoid cross contamination
- Symptoms
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