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by Anjila Pandey | 31-03-2020 16:10
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As the name itself, food-borne diseases refer to the diseases resulting from food. Not all the foods cause diseases, in fact it's the consumption of ‘contaminated' foods or beverages which are responsible. Thus, food borne diseases are those, caused by foods or beverages,contaminated with pathogens, poisonous chemicals, toxins or whatever substances which should not be normally consumed. They also occur due to contaminated surfaces such as sinks, plates, tables etc. These can be categorized as:- 1.Food borne infections -by microbes such as bacteria, virus, parasites. 2. Food poisoning-by harmful chemicals, toxins from microbes or external factors such as drugs. The most commonly recognized foodborne infections, along with the causative agents and their source of infection mentioned as:- 1. Campylobacter : Campylobacteriosis (clinical symptoms include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps) #Sources- undercooked chicken, or other food contaminated with juices dripping from raw chicken and unpasteurized milk 2. Salmonella: Salmonellosis, typically includes fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps #Sources- variety of different foods of animal original such as poultry, dairy products or even eggs. E.coli: -Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome(HUS) after several weeks of initial symptoms(in 3%-5% of cases) including temporary anaemia, profuse bleeding and kidney malfunction,severe and bloody diarrhoea, painful abdominal cramps without much fever. #Sources- consumption of food and water contaminated with microscopic amount of cow faeces. 4. Listeria: common cause of foodborne illnesses, causing Listeriosis, typically acute gastro-intestinal illness, usually more vomitting than diarrhoea, that resolves within two days #Sources- primarily from one infected person to another eg. Infected kitchen workers while cooking food. Who are at high risk? -Pregnant women, young children, older adults and people with weakened immunity are at higher risk of developing foodborne illness. How do these occur? Food borne diseases are in our control, but carelessness in managing food hygiene is the main problem. These diseases usually occur by:- -not cooking food thoroughly (particularly meat and meat products) -improper storage of foods -keeping cooked food unrefrigerated for more than an hour -food sharing with person with diarrhoea, vomiting -improper temperature maintenance of food which leads to growth of bacteria -cross contamination such as placing cooked food on the same plate where previously raw meat was present. How can these be prevented? 1. Keep clean 2. Separate raw and cooked foods 3. Cook thoroughly 4. Keep food at safe temperatures 5. Use safe water and raw materials |
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23 Comments
thank you for sharing
Posted 18-08-2020 19:01
Hello Asmita,
i am glad for the feedback. Stay safe.
Thankyou.
GREEN CHEERS!
Regards,
Anjila
Posted 19-04-2020 19:36
Hello Anjila
Thanks for sharing this report.
Stay safe
Regards
Asmita
Posted 10-04-2020 00:56
Thankyou for the feedback,Rijana.
Posted 31-03-2020 21:30
Thanks for your report.
Posted 31-03-2020 21:11
I am glad for your feedback, Susma.
Posted 31-03-2020 21:02
really informative, thanks for sharing
Posted 31-03-2020 19:01
Thankyou for the feedback,Rachu!
Posted 31-03-2020 17:56
Hello Sonika,
Hope you are going great as always.
I feel glad for your read. Thankyou!
Best wishes,
Anjila
Posted 31-03-2020 17:56
Thankyou for such a wonderful feedback, Ramesh.
Posted 31-03-2020 17:54
You are absolutely right, Ganga.
Posted 31-03-2020 17:53
I highly appreciate your feedback, Apsara.
Posted 31-03-2020 17:53
Hello Suraj,
Firstly, Thankyou for the feedback.
Children, if not properly watched, may lead to more food borne illness for sure.
GREEN CHEERS!
Regards,
Anjila
Posted 31-03-2020 17:52
Thanks for the great report
Posted 31-03-2020 17:51
Hello Anjila!!
I enjoyed going through your report!!
We must improve our feeding habit ,contaminated food should be avoided.
We should maintain proper hygienic !!
Thanks for sharing this !!
GREEN CHEERS!!
Regards,
Sonika!!
Posted 31-03-2020 17:35
I feel nice knowing different causing agents food borne diseases. Keep writing
Posted 31-03-2020 17:03
We must be aware abour food borne diseases and apply preventive measures
Posted 31-03-2020 16:54
Thank you for the informative wonderful piece of writing
Posted 31-03-2020 16:49
Hello Anjila!!
Food borne disease is the major issue for the child of today's context.
Keep writing.
Yours,
Suraj
Posted 31-03-2020 16:48
Hello Mithila,
It always feels great to provide some new information to you guys.
Thankyou for the feedback. Best Wishes
GREEN CHEERS!
Regards,
Anjila
Posted 31-03-2020 16:27
Hello Soyam,
I hope you are doing well. Thankyou for the feedback.
Yes,that's true.
GREEN CHEERS!
Regards,
Anjila
Posted 31-03-2020 16:25
Hello Anjila!!
Thank you for the informative piece of writing.
I feel nice knowing different causing agents food borne diseases.
Keep writing.
Yours,
Mithila
Posted 31-03-2020 16:15
Hello Anjila!!
Food borne disease is caused due to contaminated food rather than food itself,great come to know.
Keep writing.
Yours,
Soyam
Posted 31-03-2020 16:14