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Food poisoning
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Food Poisoning – What is it?
Food can be contaminated and contain pathogens. It is not always possible to determine which food caused the illness. Suspicion is particularly high when multiple people develop similar symptoms after consuming the same dishes.
What symptoms can occur?
Typical symptoms include:
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Nausea and vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Abdominal pain or cramps
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Fever
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General feeling of illness
The symptoms can appear just a few hours after a meal, but sometimes only after several days.
What can I do?
For milder symptoms, it is especially important to:
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Drink plenty of fluids
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Rest physically
Contact your general practitioner if you experience:
severe or prolonged symptoms
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bloody diarrhea
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persistent vomiting or diarrhea
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high fever
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significant circulatory problems indicating dehydration
Special caution is advised for infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
In case of severe symptoms or a medical emergency, dial 112.
Multiple people are sick?
If several people become ill after a shared meal â for example, after a restaurant visit, a celebration, or eating in a communal facility â a foodborne illness outbreak may be present.
Contact:
If you experience health issues after consuming food, the Veterinary and Food Supervision Office will take your information and determine whether further investigations are necessary. amt39@obk.de