Microbiology

                                                               Salmonellosis

                          Salmonella infection is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. The incubation period ranges from several hours to two days. Most salmonella infections can be classified as gastroenteritis. Possible signs and symptoms include:

Nausea

Vomiting

Abdominal cramps

Diarrhea

Fever

Chills

Headache

Blood in the stool

           Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection generally last four to seven days, although it may take several months for your bowels to return to normal.

Salmonella bacteria live in the intestines of people, animals and birds. Most people are infected with salmonella by eating foods that have been contaminated by feces. Commonly infected foods include:

·         Raw meat, poultry and seafood. 

·          Raw eggs. 

·          Fruits and vegetables.