Title: Salmonella

Prevention: Cook poultry, ground beef, and eggs thoroughly. Do not eat or drink foods containing raw eggs, or raw (unpasteurized) milk. If you are served undercooked meat, poultry or eggs in a restaurant, don't hesitate to send it back to the kitchen for further cooking. Wash hands, kitchen work surfaces, and utensils with soap and water immediately after they have been in contact with raw meat or poultry. Be particularly careful with foods prepared for infants, the elderly, and the immunocompromised. Wash hands with soap after handling reptiles, birds, or baby chicks, and after contact with pet feces. Avoid direct or even indirect contact between reptiles (turtles, iguanas, other lizards, snakes) and infants or immunocompromised persons. Don't work with raw poultry or meat, and an infant (e.g., feed, change diaper) at the same time. Mother's milk is the safest food for young infants. Breastfeeding prevents salmonellosis and many other health problems.

Type: Infection with bacteria called Salmonella

Diagnose: Salmonella

Therapy: Salmonella gastrointestinal infections usually resolve in 5-7 days and most do not require treatment other than oral fluids. Persons with severe diarrhea may require rehydration with intravenous fluids.

Drugs: There is no vaccine to prevent salmonellosis.

Advices: How Can I Learn More About This and Other Public Health Problems? You can discuss any medical concerns you may have with your doctor or other heath care provider.

Doctor: GP

Position: 8