FOOD POISONING – SALMONELLA
Be careful of frozen chickens. Most contain salmonella germs in the meat but they are rendered harmless by cooking. If you don’t thaw the bird properly, the inside may remain raw and the germs active.
If you travel to exotic places where the standard of hygiene leaves much to be desired, avoid the water.
If you have to drink the water, boil it first and save some to clean your teeth. Don’t eat raw vegetables or fruit unless properly washed in boiled water. You can obtain tablets to sterilise water, if you are unable to boil it.
If, unfortunately, you do succumb to infection, there are some simple rules. Fluid replacement is important in mild cases and may be life-saving in severe infections.
Boiled water (tap water is all right, if at home), orange juice, lemonade (it need not be flat), glucose drinks, even sweet black tea are all of use. Milk and solid food should be avoided.
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