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Salmonellosis is a symptomatic infection caused by bacteria of the Salmonella type. [1] It is the most common disease to be known as food poisoning (though the name refers to food-borne illness in general), these are defined as diseases, usually either infectious or toxic in nature, caused by agents that enter the body through the ingestion of food.
Differential diagnosis: Food intolerance, celiac disease, food poisoning [1] Prevention: Early exposure to potential allergens, [2] [3] omalizumab: Treatment: Avoiding the food in question, having a plan if exposure occurs, medical alert jewelry [1] [2] Medication: Adrenaline (epinephrine) [1] Frequency ~6% (developed world) [1] [2]
Foodborne illness (also known as foodborne disease and food poisoning) [1] is any illness resulting from the contamination of food by pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites, [2] as well as prions (the agents of mad cow disease), and toxins such as aflatoxins in peanuts, poisonous mushrooms, and various species of beans that have not been boiled for at least 10 minutes.
Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is a common sickness caused by swallowing food or liquids that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites, and sometimes even chemicals.
Food poisoning is one of the last things most of us want to plan for when preparing for a trip. Even the thought of an upset stomach while on the road is uncomfortable. In any case, the ...
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every year 48 million Americans, or roughly one in six people, get sick from foodborne illnesses, and about 3,000 cases each year are ...
Hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, anaphylaxis [1] Causes: Genetic and environmental factors [2] Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms, skin prick test, blood test [3] Differential diagnosis: Food intolerances, food poisoning [4] Prevention: Early exposure to potential allergens [5] Treatment
The differential diagnosis can be complicated somewhat if the person exhibits only vomiting or diarrhea (rather than both). [1] Appendicitis may present with vomiting, abdominal pain, and a small amount of diarrhea in up to 33% of cases. [1] This is in contrast to the large amount of diarrhea that is typical of gastroenteritis. [1]