Salmonella by Heath, Lyndsey (leheath01)

What is salmonella?

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Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever ^. It typically affects the intestinal tract and is spread through contaminated water or food

How is salmonella spread?

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Salmonella can be spread through eating contaminated food items, contact with surfaces or objects carrying bacteria from feces, and can also be spread from animals to people.

Who is at risk for salmonella?

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Individuals at risk for contracting salmonella include children under 5 years of age, adults aged 65 and older, and people with a weakened immune system. This does not however mean that only these individuals can contract salmonella, but they are at a higher risk.

Symptoms of salmonella

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Diarrhea, nausea, headache, stomach cramps, fever, vomiting, and dehydration

Treatment of salmonella

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Drinking plenty of fluids is the main approach to this disease. Antibiotics are typically only administered in severe cases.

How to prevent salmonella

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Wash your hands frequently, safely prepare and store food, avoid eating raw or undercooked eggs, meat, and poultry.

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