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What Is Salmonella ?
In medical terms, salmonella is known as non typhoidial salmonellae. This is a type of bacteria which commonly causes food poisoning and lives in intestine tract of human and animal body. It normally causes illness in humans when it is spread through unhygienic and infected foods, or through animal or human feces. Approximately 1,400,000 cases of non typhoidial salmonellae are reported every year in United States.More... |
Where Is Salmonella Found ?
Salmonella bacteria is a name given to a cluster of closely related 2,000 bacteria that resides in the intestinal tracts of human, other animals and even in birds. Human gets infected with this type of bacteria through consumption of food that is contaminated with these bacteria.
Mainly food items that originate from animal such as poultry, milk and beef are chief sources of these bacteria. Sometimes handling of reptiles and few pets can also transmit these bacteria to the people who come in contact with them. These bacteria remain alive in the feces of an infected person for about a week. So, poor hygiene and sanitation may further spread the disease to others. Also, if infected people come in contact with cooked food, the infection can further be passed on.More...
Salmonella Symptoms
Salmonella is an infectious bacterial disease which occurs due to poor sanitation and unhygienic conditions. It is mainly caused by consuming raw chicken or egg in any form. The bacteria have the capability of developing fast and show symptoms similar to any other food borne diseases.
It has been noticed that children who handle pets like turtle or iguana and then do not wash their hands and eat, may get infected with this type of bacteria. Reptiles are also a source of this bacterial infection. If one wants to get rid of such type of bacterial infection, one must be aware of its symptoms.More...
Salmonella Treatments
Salmonella is a debilitating disease. It causes stomach ache, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Although not life-threatening, salmonella should be treated. If left untreated, it can lead to complications.
There are several steps in salmonella treatment based on the severity of the condition. Some of the salmonella treatment steps are highlighted below.
1. Always request take a medical practitioner’s advice before starting any medicine. Antibiotica like ampicilin, chloramphenicol, streptomycin, sulphonamides, tetracycline is recommended. However, as there are chances of increase of adverse effect and delay of salmonella detection antibiotics needs o avoided. Additionally, it is required to avoid giving antibiotics to children aged below 2 months, aged persons, patients with prosthetic valves and patients with extra intestinal signs. More...
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