Salmonella typhi is a bacterium that causes typhoid fever through ingestion of contaminated food or water. It is part of the Salmonella enterica species and can live in the intestinal tracts of both cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals. Immediate antibiotic treatment can resolve the condition, but it is still prevalent in countries with poor sanitation. Salmonella […]
Salmonella poisoning symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, nausea, severe diarrhea, and fever. Dehydration can occur, and in rare cases, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and infect other organs. Proper food handling and cooking can prevent salmonellosis. Many people experience mild symptoms of Salmonella poisoning and may not even make the connection between a stool-borne […]
Raw sprouts, such as alfalfa, mung bean, and radish sprouts, can be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious food poisoning. The bacteria can come from contaminated seeds, manure, or machinery used to process crops. Cooking sprouts is the only way to eliminate the risk of infection. Other potential food poisoning bacteria, such as […]
