Question 1

can you get salmonella from a snake?

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Absolutely: Reptiples and amphibians commonly harbor salmonella.  One type classically linked to snakes is called salmonella arizonae.

Question 2

what puts you at risk of getting salmonella?

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Salmonella: Salmonella may be found in feces of infected organisms.  It can be in raw poultry &amp; meat as well as raw eggs &amp; seafood. Some fruits &amp; vegetables may also be contaminated w salmonella. Touching infected reptiles &amp; birds can also lead to infection. Vegetables &amp; fruit may be irrigated or washed w contaminated water. Cross contamination can also occur during food preparation.

Question 3

what are the symptoms when you get salmonella?

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Diarrhea, fever: Salmonella bacteria may cause mild to severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting for several days. Prolonged infections are infrequent, but can be quite serious, particularly in the very young or elderly. Infection with salmonella typhi  can also  lead to the development of typhoid fever, an infection that is best treated with antibiotics.

Question 4

what effect does salmonella have on our health?

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Salmonella: Possible Salmonella symptoms include: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), musculoskeletal aches &amp; pains, fever, chills &amp; headaches. If Salmonella enters the blood stream it can cause endocarditis (infection involving heart), Osteomyelistis (bone infection) &amp; infection of brain/ spinal cord (meningitis). Salmonella can sometimes be fatal.

Question 5

can salmonella contaminate your garbage disposal?

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Yes: The drain, and  plug of kitchen sink can get quite funky.  Studies confirm high bacterial counts (comparable to a toilet)  no reason to think disposal any "cleaner".  Disinfect: run cold water for several minutes; pour 1- 2 cups of chlorine bleach into drain, let sit for 10m, hot water for 2m;  disposal?: turn it on during  flush. 2x/wk. Clean out debris daily; plug in dishwasher; liquid soap.

Question 6

i live in the united states, is salmonella common?

Accepted Answer

40,000: Is the number of salmonella cases reported to the cdc each year. It is estimated that 30 times that is the actual number of cases, since most of them are mild and go unreported.

Question 7

how do you know if you were affected by salmonella?

Accepted Answer

See details: You would have major diarrhea, abdominal symptoms and often fever.

Question 8

what are my chances of getting salmonella from a knife? is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella: Cross contamination can also occur during food preparation.

Question 9

if the titre value of salmonella o and h is 1 : 80. what does it indicate?thanks

Accepted Answer

Salmonella: Antibody titers are often high after one has had an infection sometime in the past. If this was IgM antibody it might signify more recent infection, but this is a test that actually has little value and is seldom ordered anymore. I hope that you are better from any illness that prompted a doctor to obtain this value.

Question 10

can cooking kill salmonella?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Adequate heat can kill salmonella - at least above 140 deg f but preferably 160 deg f.

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