Salmonella

• Salmonella bacteria is found in contaminated food (eg. raw chicken., egg)
• Eating infected food that hasn’t been cooked properly or cross contamination are ways which salmonella is transmitted
• Symptoms include:

  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Fever (caused by bacterial toxins)
• Prevention methods:

  • Properly cooking food
  • avoiding cross contamination
  • Vaccinating poultry
• Treatment: usually self limiting (body recovers on its own), but hydration is essential. Antibiotics are rarely given.