Food poisoning
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Also known as: foodborne illnessContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Mild infection symptoms include:NauseaVomitingDiarrheaAbdominal crampsLoss of appetiteMild feverWeaknessHeadaches Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal cramps Loss of appetite Mild fever Weakness Headaches Severe diarrhea lasting for more than two days High fever Difficulty in speaking or seeing Severe dehydration, including dry mouth Blood in urine Caused by bacterial, parasitic, or viral contamination of the food Bacterial contaminants such as E.coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella, and Listeria Parasitic contaminants such as Giardia intestinalis and Cryptosporidium Viral contaminants- Rota virus Contracting food poisoning are more likely among: Infants and younger children Older adults Pregnant women Persons with weakened immune system Persons with chronic medical conditions Avoid eating raw foods Avoid foods that are uncovered Avoid eating half-cooked eggs and meat Wash your hands regularly, especially after using the bathroom Wash hands before cooking or serving food Store leftover foods properly sealed and covered Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before serving Severe dehydration which could be fatal Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or fatal infection of the new born in case of food poisoning by Listeria Damage to tiny blood vessels of the kidneys in case of E. coli infection Blurred vision Liver and kidney problems Seizures
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Loss of appetite
Mild fever
Weakness
Headaches
Severe diarrhea lasting for more than two days
High fever
Difficulty in speaking or seeing
Severe dehydration, including dry mouth
Blood in urine
Caused by bacterial, parasitic, or viral contamination of the food
Bacterial contaminants such as E.coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella, and Listeria
Parasitic contaminants such as Giardia intestinalis and Cryptosporidium
Viral contaminants- Rota virus
Contracting food poisoning are more likely among:
Infants and younger children
Older adults
Pregnant women
Persons with weakened immune system
Persons with chronic medical conditions
Avoid eating raw foods
Avoid foods that are uncovered
Avoid eating half-cooked eggs and meat
Wash your hands regularly, especially after using the bathroom
Wash hands before cooking or serving food
Store leftover foods properly sealed and covered
Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before serving
Severe dehydration which could be fatal
Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or fatal infection of the new born in case of food poisoning by Listeria
Damage to tiny blood vessels of the kidneys in case of E. coli infection
Blurred vision
Liver and kidney problems
Seizures
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