Experts tell how to minimize the risk of salmonella infection

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Representatives of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told what measures can help minimize the risk of salmonella infection. An article of the corresponding content was published in a thematic foreign source.

Salmonella is an extremely common type of bacteria. These rod-shaped organisms can be found in both cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals. Salmonella is also one of the most common causes of disease in humans. Infection is possible in two ways. Most often, it spreads from animals to humans through food resources. This is how bacteria can cause gastroenteritis. The number one rule is to wash your hands thoroughly after contact with animals.

It is equally important to store raw and cooked foods separately in the refrigerator, as well as their processing. Cooked foods should not be kept at room temperature for more than 2 hours. As for drinking water, you should make sure that it is safe, even if it flows from the tap. It is important to devote sufficient time to heat treatment of food products, and not only meat products, but also vegetables. Keeping food clean is a key condition.

In most people, symptoms of infection develop from 12 hours to three days after eating food containing the bacteria. Signs often include abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever. In rare cases, salmonella can cause reactive arthritis, which becomes chronic. In this regard, it is extremely important to follow preventive measures. Elderly people, young children, and people with weakened immune systems are especially at risk.