Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Salmonella Food Poisoning - Salmonella Infections
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the infection?
There are a few ways to help prevent this infection.
Public health measures are important in food processing plants. Outbreaks affecting thousands of people have occurred from a single dirty machine.
What are the long-term effects of the infection?
Salmonella infections usually have no long-term effects. Recovery takes less than a week in most cases. More severe infections are seen in the very young and the very old. People with weak immune systems may also develop more serious infections. In these cases, infections may involve the brain or heart. This can result in death or serious organ damage.
Those who have recovered from an attack of typhoid will have lifelong immunity. Complications of typhoid fever may include:
Some people develop a condition called Reiter syndrome following a Salmonella infection. Reiter syndrome causes joint pain, eye irritation, and painful urination.
What are the risks to others?
A Salmonella infection can easily be spread to others. People caring for children or preparing food should follow the rules of good hygiene.