Salmonella or salmonellosis is an infection with the Salmonella bacteria. When someone gets “food poisoning,” it is usually caused by this infection. Its symptoms include stomach pains, diarrhea, and fever. Anyone is at risk of getting salmonella. It is a common illness, with over a million in the U.S. falling ill every year.
People usually get salmonella from undercooked food or improper food preparation. That is why we must wash our hands with soap and water before preparing and eating food and be cautious with uncooked or undercooked meat, seafood, and eggs. Lax food safety in restaurants often causes the spread of salmonella and other such communicable diseases.
Salmonella usually does not lead to more severe health problems and complications and can be treated at home with plenty of rest and fluid. It usually goes away on its own within three to seven days.
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1. What is Salmonella, and what kind of infection does it cause?
2. What are the common symptoms of a Salmonella infection?
3. How do people usually get infected with Salmonella?
4. What can people do to prevent getting Salmonella?
1. Have you ever heard of someone getting food poisoning? What do you think caused it?
2. Do you help prepare food at home? How do you make sure it’s safe to eat?
3. Have you ever been sick from eating food that wasn’t prepared properly? What happened?
4. What do you think is the most important thing to remember to avoid getting sick from food?
Salmonella or salmonellosis is an infection with the Salmonella bacteria. When someone gets “food poisoning,” it is usually caused by this infection. Its symptoms include stomach pains, diarrhea, and fever. Anyone is at risk of getting salmonella. It is a common illness, with over a million in the U.S. falling ill every year.
