An infectious disease An infection caused by a bacteria called Salmonella
United States= 40,000 reported cases yearly - Actual number of infections may exceed one million Approximately 600 persons die annuallyPeople of all ages can catch salmonella Infants and young children are at a greater risk due to their underdeveloped immune systems
Animal feces Contact with infected animals Fecal-oral transmission
Unwashed hands Raw poultry, eggs, and unpasteurized milk/cheese products Cross-contaminationDiarrhea Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain Headache Fever Onset 12-72 hours after infection
Usually lasts 4 to 7 days - most recover without treatment - fluid intake to avoid dehydration Severe infections may require hospitalization/antibiotics - May spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then on to other body sites, which can cause death unless treated with antibiotic
Laboratory tests identify Salmonella in the stools of the infected person Once Salmonella has been identified, further testing can determine the specific type, then antibiotics are given
Active immunity- your body develops to protect you from disease - Some last a lifetime - Some only last a short period of time Passive immunity- the temporary immunity that an infant acquires from its mother No vaccine
Don’t eat raw or undercooked foodCross-contamination of foods should be avoidedDo not prepare food or pour water if you are infected with the bacteria
Wash hands, kitchen surfaces, and utensils with soap and water after they have come in contact with raw meat or poultry Wash hands after contact with animal feces Avoid direct/indirect contact between reptiles and infants
Explain to children what germs are and where they are found How to properly wash their hands When to wash their hands
Salmonellosis is an infectious disease Infants and young children are at the highest risk Most commonly spread by unwashed hands, cross-contamination, and infected animals Remember the six steps of proper hand washing