Warnings from the expert about salmonella bacteria

Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Mustafa Nizamlıoğlu warned parents against salmonella (salmonellosis) bacteria.
 
According to a statement from Gelişim University, salmonella bacteria detected in packaged snack products that children frequently consume cause thousands of deaths and economic losses every year. The world has taken action after salmonella was detected in 151 foods linked to chocolate products. Bacteria transmitted to humans from animal foods usually present with symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and fever.
Nizamlıoğlu, who gave his views in the statement, stated that this bacteria is seen more in children younger than one year old, the symptoms last between 1-7 days and the severity of the disease varies depending on the number of bacteria and resistance. of the person.
 
- 'Know why, protect yourself from bacteria'
 
Salmonella, which poses a serious risk to public health, ranks first among foodborne infections. Bacteria detected in the packaged products of world-famous brands in the last period is the answer of those who consume these products, 'I wonder if I caught this bacteria too?' brought the question.
Stating that the widespread presence of Salmonella in nature and the environment facilitates its transmission to humans, Nizamlıoğlu emphasized that recognizing the agent, knowing the characteristics of the infection and the risk factors are very important in prevention and control.
One out of every 3 foodborne outbreaks is caused by Salmonella.