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You probably haven’t heard much about Salmonella bacteria. However, it’s a good idea not to underestimate the symptoms of Salmonella in children.
Because, Salmonella poisoning can be fatal like a boy from Wales aged 3 years. It is known, he was so sick that he was rushed to the hospital due to suspected Salmonella poisoning after eating Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs.
The mother, Kasey Cooke, 26, said doctors were worried her son would fall into a coma because of the massive drop in his blood sugar level. He mentioned that Billy looked pale, his mouth was dry, his eyes looked black and sunken. In fact, his son could not sit for a week.
Although it is now reported that he has been released from the hospital, the 3-year-old child is still recovering.
“Billy really likes Kinder Surprise. He can eat one a week,” Cooke said.
Reflecting on Billy’s incident, then, what are the symptoms of Salmonella that you need to watch out for? Check out the following information.
Quoted from Mayoclinic, Salmonella infection is usually caused by eating raw or undercooked meat, eggs, and other egg products. The incubation period for these bacteria generally ranges from a few hours to two days. The symptoms of salmonella to watch out for are:
- Nauseous
- Vomiting
- stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
- Blood in the stool
If the symptoms of salmonella get worse, it can lead to a number of complications, such as:
- Small volume of urine
- Dry mouth and tongue
- Sunken eyes
- Reduced tear production
So can salmonella be contagious?
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