Salmonellosis -

Salmonellosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella and family Enterobacteriaceae.

Almost all representatives of the genus Salmonella are widely distributed in nature.

The intestinal tract of men and animals is its main natural reservoir.

They are pathogenic to man. Among the diseases that can cause are: Typhoid Fever, Enteric Fever and Salmonellosis.

The six subspecies of Salmonella enterica are responsible for causing salmonellosis.

Salmonellosis is the most common food poisoning in the world.

It represents a public health problem, even in developed countries.

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Ingestion of contaminated food is the main form of transmission of salmonellosis to humans.

It can also occur when eating water or food contaminated with the remains of infected animal feces.

When ingested, the bacteria penetrate the epithelium of the small intestine, causing inflammation.

The foods identified as most responsible for cases of salmonellosis are:

When hygiene measures and the correct handling of these foods are not adopted, they can favor the appearance and multiplication of Salmonella .

Symptoms of salmonellosis usually manifest within 12 to 36 hours of eating contaminated food.

Symptoms include:

To avoid salmonellosis, hygiene measures must be adopted in the handling of food products, from the moment of production until consumption.

It is also necessary to ensure the necessary cooking time for each food, avoiding the consumption of raw foods.

When drinking milk, the ideal is to boil it first or consume the pasteurized type.

Personal hygiene habits, such as washing your hands before meals, also help prevent salmonellosis.

For treatment, one must take care of the symptoms and keep the patient hydrated. There are usually no more serious complications.

However, when the bacteria reach other organs, the condition is more severe and the use of antibiotics becomes necessary.