Salmonella disease has returned. Salmonella disease, which is stated to be transmitted from Kinder Surprise eggs in England, has been detected in more than 60 children so far. Due to the threatening epidemic, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced that chocolate company Ferrero is recalling some egg batches.
While the concern of the coronavirus epidemic continues, it is wondered what is salmonella, how is it transmitted and what are the symptoms. The most important source of contamination of the epidemic is known as food.
SALMONELLA SYMPTOMS
Approximately 12-72 hours after the Salmonella bacteria is taken into the body, symptoms of the disease appear in the form of diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
The illness usually lasts 4-7 days, and most people recover without treatment. In some people, diarrhea may be severe enough to require hospitalization.
The disease is more serious in the elderly, infants and people with compromised immune systems.
HOW IS SALMONELLA BACTERIA TRANSMITTED?
- Drinking and using contaminated (bacteria-contaminated) water of unknown origin,
- Human and animal wastes are not disposed of properly and their mixing with spring waters,
- It can be transmitted due to insufficient chlorination of drinking and utility water.
- Foods that carry Salmonella and that are not well cooked, such as meat, eggs, milk and dairy products,
- Unpasteurized milk or juice, cheese,
- It can also be transmitted through contaminated (dirty) raw vegetables and fruits, spices and snacks.
- After contact with sick poultry,
- Infection may occur if hygiene rules are not followed, especially after contact with reptiles such as snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, birds and domestic animals such as chicks.
- The bacteria can also be transmitted from sick people to other people.
SALMONELLA TREATMENT
Definitive diagnosis of Salmonella infections is made by testing stool, blood, urine and samples from the focus of infection.
The treatment of the disease is done with antibiotics and supportive treatment determined by the physician by looking at the symptoms of the sick person.