Salmonella is a type of bacteria that have a particular coating of protein on them. There are about 2,500 types of Salmonella Bacteria that can cause infection in humans. Salmonella Bacteria can cause vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. These are also the common symptoms of food poisoning. Although most people believe that food poisoning is a mild disease it can cause dehydration and even death. Salmonella Bacteria can also cause typhoid fever that can affect the gastrointestinal tract.
Salmonellosis can spread to people when they eat contaminated food. Recently there have been instances where Salmonella bacteria have spread because people have eaten contaminated egg. Salmonellosis can also spread when people eat contaminated meat, vegetables, cereals, nuts and even water.
Easiest way of diagnosing Salmonellosis in people is the outbreak of food poisoning. However, the outbreak of food poisoning is not the necessarily caused by Salmonellosis and could be caused by many other factors. Only the laboratory can confirm that of food poisoning is caused by Salmonella bacteria.
The treatment of Salmonellosis differs depending on the doctor that you are consulting. Some doctors recommend that you use antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin while other advice you not to take any antibiotics. However, it is important for patients suffering from AIDS or cancer to take antibiotics.
To avoid Salmonellosis it is important that you wash your hands with soap especially after you handle eggs or meat. You can use anti-bacterial soap to keep your hands clean. It is best that you avoid direct contact with animals like pigs, turtles and snake that are carriers of Salmonella bacteria.

August 25th, 2010
Rosn Dhakal
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