Food Poisoning

Food Poisoning is a disease of the digestive system that develops as a result of eating foods that contain bacteria, the toxins they produce, or (less commonly) insecticide residues (on vegetables and fruits) or toxic chemicals (for example, lead or mercury). Food poisoning can also occur as a result of eating poisonous mushrooms, berries, etc. Symptoms of poisoning appear 1 to 24 hours after ingestion and include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea.

Foodborne infections are most often caused by Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria bacteria found in animal products. The disease is transmitted through people carrying these bacteria who cook food, through shellfish living in sewage-polluted waters, or through vegetables that have been fertilized with manure.

Toxin-producing bacteria, including Staphylococcus, which multiplies quickly in warm foods, and Clostridium perfringens, which multiplies when food is reheated, can also cause food poisoning in humans.

A rare form of food poisoning, botulism, is caused by the ingestion of toxins produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which may be contained in improperly preserved foods.

See also Gastroenteritis.

Food poisoning is a disease of the digestive system that develops as a result of eating foods that contain bacteria, the toxins they produce, or (less commonly) insecticide residues (on vegetables and fruits) or toxic chemicals (for example, lead or mercury). Food poisoning can also occur as a result of eating poisonous mushrooms, berries, etc.

Symptoms of poisoning appear 1-24 hours after ingestion and include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea.

Foodborne infections are most often caused by Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria bacteria found in animal products. The disease is transmitted through human carriers of the bacteria who cook food, through shellfish living in sewage-contaminated waterways, or through vegetables that have been fertilized with manure.

Toxin-producing bacteria, including Staphylococcus, which multiplies quickly in warm foods, and Clostridium perfringens, which multiplies when food is reheated, can also cause food poisoning in humans.

A rare form of food poisoning, botulism, is caused by the ingestion of toxins produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which may be contained in improperly preserved foods.

Food poisoning is a serious disease that can lead to serious consequences for human health. In this article we will look at the causes, symptoms and treatment of food poisoning.

Causes of food poisoning Food poisoning occurs when eating contaminated food. The most common causes are bacteria, enterotoxigens or viruses. According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), about 80% of poisonings are associated with eating contaminated food. Contaminated food enters the human body through contaminated hands, unwashed fruits and vegetables, dirt or water. Poisoning from food grown with fertilizers and pesticides (insecticides) is also possible.

Symptoms of Food Poisoning Symptoms of food poisoning usually include abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, headache, chills, weakness, drowsiness and fever may occur. Many people begin to suffer from food poisoning due to living conditions where they prepare food, such as restaurants, homes or camping. Sometimes poisoning occurs due to the preparation of fresh meat. Healthy habits such as washing your hands before eating and drinking and paying attention to expiration dates on foods help prevent poisoning. On the other hand, eliminating rotten or spoiled food from the diet protects against the risk of poisoning.