7 Dangerous Diseases That Can Be Mistaken for Poisoning
We are all familiar with the symptoms of food poisoning: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness, fever, and more. These are not always just the consequences of poor quality or stale food. These symptoms can indicate a serious illness that will not "go away" and can lead to serious health problems.
Dr. Helga
Salmonellosis
This disease is caused by the salmonella bacteria present in raw or undercooked meat, fish, dairy products, and water. Those most susceptible to salmonellosis are children, the elderly, and people with weakened immunity.
The disease develops very quickly ===with chills, body temperature rising sharply, weakness, cramps and abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and loose stools, which are sometimes mixed with mucus and blood. If you do not consult a doctor, peritonitis, infectious-toxic shock, and dehydration are possible — and in severe cases, death.
Listeriosis
The causative agent of listeriosis is a bacterium that, at low temperatures and sufficient humidity, actively multiplies in water and food, including when pr...
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