In the summer, when air temperatures rise, favorable conditions are created for the rapid reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms in food products.
That is why the risk of acute intestinal infections, in particular salmonellosis, increases significantly during the warm season.
Salmonellosis is an acute infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella. Infection most often occurs when consuming undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, milk and dairy products, as well as through contaminated hands, kitchen utensils or water.
The main symptoms of the disease are fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and general weakness. Salmonellosis can be especially severe in young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
To protect yourself and your loved ones from the disease, you must follow simple prevention rules:
– wash your hands thoroughly before preparing and eating food;
– carry out thorough heat treatment of meat, poultry and eggs;
– do not allow contact of raw products with ready-to-eat dishes;
– observe the conditions and storage times of food products, especially those that quickly deteriorate
spoil;
– buy food only in authorized places of sale;
– wash vegetables, fruits and berries thoroughly before consumption;
– use only water of guaranteed quality for drinking purposes.
During the summer heat, special attention should be paid to the storage conditions of ready-made meals, do not leave them unrefrigerated for a long time, and refrain from purchasing food products in places of spontaneous trade.
If symptoms of an acute intestinal infection appear, you should not self-medicate.
It is necessary to consult a doctor in a timely manner, because early diagnosis and treatment will help prevent the development of complications.
Following simple rules of personal hygiene and safe food handling is the most effective way to prevent salmonellosis and stay healthy during the summer.
MAIN DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOOD AND CONSUMER SERVICE IN KHARKIV REGION
