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how to get food poisoning?

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Food Poisoning: Food poisoning can be caused by bacteria (E.coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Shigells, Staphylococcus Aureus, C. botulinum, Clostridium perfingens, V. cholerae, C. jenui.), viruses ((Norovirus, Rotovirus and Hepatitis A)&amp; toxins in food Ciguatera in tropical fish that have eaten toxic plankton, Shellfish fed on toxic algae, Scromboid in poorly refrigerated dark meat fish,Puffer fish. Some mushrooms &gt;

Question 2

how to cure food poisoning?

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Treatment: Treatment of Food poisoning may include oral or intravenous replacement of fluids/ electrolytes. Antibiotics may be needed for bacterial infections. Hospitalization is sometimes necessary.

Question 3

how does food poisoning spread?

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By what you eat: Food poisoning doesn't spread from person to person.  Rather, bacteria or virus is eaten which causes a reaction in your body.  Everyone who eats the same food has similar reaction i.e. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea , abdominal pain, etc.

Question 4

how is food poisoning diagnosed?

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Clinically: It is usually a clinical diagnosis based on the presentation. Sometimes we will get stool studies depending on the clinical circumstances.

Question 5

what could cause food poisoning?

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Food poisoning: Food poisoning can be caused by bacteria, viruses and toxins in food.

Question 6

how do you treat food poisoning?

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Fluids, maybe meds: Supportive care, fluids, brat diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, tea), maybe meds.  Not always antibiotics; be careful using antidiarrheals-can retain the germ.  Probiotics can be helpful.  Contact md if prolonged, fever, bleeding, can't keep things down or in.

Question 7

how can you fight food poisoning?

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Be cautious : Of where st what you eat.  When you eat out make sure your trust the food preparation and staff hygiene.  Avoid ordering raw or under cooked foods. At home wash your produce well.  Don't use the same cutting boards for meats as you do veggies.  Wash your cutlery well.  Cook your food thoroughly.

Question 8

i feel like i have food poisoning?

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Any symptoms?: What symptoms do you have that make you feel that you have food poisoning? You may visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/food-poisoning/symptoms-causes/syc-20356230
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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who is at risk for food poisoning?

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Everyone: Food poisoning can affect anyone. However, the very young and old are at higher risk, as are anyone with a compromised immune system.

Question 10

how long could food poisoning last?

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Usually days: The length and severity of food poisoning depends on the affected person and the dose and type of infection acquired. It is typically past in a few days. Two weeks is on the longer side.

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