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| − | '''Salmonella''' is a [[bacteria|bacterium]] that occurs naturally in [[fish]] and [[meat]], but can cause severe illness in humans if ingested. Symptoms of salmonella are typically severe and include [[vomit | + | '''Salmonella''' is a [[bacteria|bacterium]] that occurs naturally in [[fish]] and [[meat]], but can cause severe illness in humans if ingested. Symptoms of salmonella are typically severe and include [[vomit]]ing, [[diarrhea]], [[hallucination]]s, abdominal cramps and [[fever]] within eight to 72 hours of eating a contaminated product.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,599822,00.html</ref><ref>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/salment_g.htm</ref> If untreated, it can be life-threatening, especially to those with weakened [[immune system]]s. Human contamination was first documented from salmon consumption, hence the name "Salmonella." However, in more recent times, cases of salmonella have usually resulted from [[chicken]]s and other [[poultry]]. Contaminated food should be cooked thoroughly or sterilized in boiling water. While most human cases have resulted from contact with contaminated food, pets and wildlife can also transmit the [[disease]]. |
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* [http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/diseases.aspx#salm Salmonellosis (Salmonella infection)] | * [http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/diseases.aspx#salm Salmonellosis (Salmonella infection)] | ||
Revision as of 18:52, July 13, 2016
Salmonella is a bacterium that occurs naturally in fish and meat, but can cause severe illness in humans if ingested. Symptoms of salmonella are typically severe and include vomiting, diarrhea, hallucinations, abdominal cramps and fever within eight to 72 hours of eating a contaminated product.[1][2] If untreated, it can be life-threatening, especially to those with weakened immune systems. Human contamination was first documented from salmon consumption, hence the name "Salmonella." However, in more recent times, cases of salmonella have usually resulted from chickens and other poultry. Contaminated food should be cooked thoroughly or sterilized in boiling water. While most human cases have resulted from contact with contaminated food, pets and wildlife can also transmit the disease.