Can salmonellosis cause other health problems?
While most people recover successfully from salmonellosis, a few may develop a chronic condition called Reiter’s syndrome. This syndrome can last for months or years and can lead to arthritis. Its symptoms are • Painful joints • Irritated eyes • Painful urination Unless treated properly, Salmonella can escape from the intestine and spread by blood to other organs, sometimes leading to death. Typhoid fever, a more serious disease, results from infection with S. typhi. This disease, which can be fatal if untreated, is not common in the United States. It is frequently found in developing countries, usually in contaminated water. It’s also a risk in areas where flooding or earthquakes cause sewer systems to overflow. Appropriate antibiotics are usually effective for treating typhoid fever, although the incidence of antibiotic-resistant S. typhi is increasing is some parts of the world. Ways to prevent foodborne salmonellosis. • Drink only pasteurized milk. • Cook poultry and eggs thoroughl
