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Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis

DESCRIPTION
 
  • Salmonella bacteria from contaminated food from rat or mouse feces
     
CAUSE
 
  • Illness from consuming contaminated food
     
SYMPTOMS
 
  • Food poisoning (sudden onset of abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting)
  • Blood poisoning
     
TREATMENT
 
  • Seek medical attention from a physician
     
PREVENTION
 
  • Properly sanitize living areas and properly store and handle food
  • Rodent-proof areas where people live