Salmonellosis is an acute infectious disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract, which is especially actively manifested in the summer. At this time, the salmonella contained in food, such as meat, milk and eggs, multiply multiplying, which increases the risk of infection. Although salmonellosis can hit people at any time of the year, summer outbreaks of the disease are not uncommon.

The main symptoms of salmonellosis include an increase in body temperature, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as painful contractions in the abdomen. These signs can be accompanied by rumbling in the abdomen and general weakness. In the case of a severe course of the disease, convulsions caused by dehydration of the body may occur. It is important to understand that salmonellosis can occur in different forms, from mild to severe, and requires an appropriate approach to treatment.

To diagnose salmonellosis, it is necessary to conduct analyzes of feces and blood that will help confirm the presence of infection and determine the degree of damage to the body. If the disease is diagnosed on time, you can effectively deal with it at home, observing the drinking and nutrition mode.

With a mild form of salmonellosis, treatment, as a rule, boils down to ensuring abundant drinking to prevent dehydration. Warm non -carbonated drinks, such as tea or water, as well as juices, when the patient’s condition begins to improve. It is important to avoid taking heavy food until the symptoms are weakened.

In the case of a complicated course of the disease, for example, with severe dehydration or high temperature, hospitalization may be required.

Doctors can prescribe intravenous infusions of saline solutions to replenish lost fluid and electrolytes, as well as antibiotics to combat infection.

Prevention of salmonellosis consists in compliance with hygiene rules in cooking, as well as thoroughly thermal processing of foods, especially meat and eggs. It is important to monitor the freshness of products and avoid storage in improper conditions to prevent the reproduction of bacteria.

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