August 6 (Tuesday) 💥 Beware of summer food poisoning!! 😈

When summer arrives, various health issues come along with the hot heat. One of them is food poisoning. During the summer, high temperatures and humidity can cause food to spoil quickly, so if proper food management is not maintained, it is easy to get food poisoning.

In particular, food poisoning caused by Salmonella bacteria is common during the summer months. This bacteria is mainly found in poultry, meat, dairy products, and eggs, and can be contracted by consuming improperly prepared food.

The most important aspect of treating food poisoning in the summer is preventing dehydration through proper fluid intake.

In cases of severe diarrhea and vomiting, oral rehydration solutions or intravenous fluid therapy may be helpful.

Depending on the symptoms, symptomatic treatments such as antacids or antidiarrheal agents may be administered, but these can delay sterilization or cause paralytic ileus, so they are not used as treatments for food poisoning.

However, in cases involving invasive bacterial infections such as enteropathogenic Escherichia coli or typhoid fever, antibiotic treatment is necessary, and hospitalization may be required if systemic symptoms such as sepsis or altered consciousness are present.

Summer food poisoning can be caused by various pathogens, including Salmonella bacteria, and thorough hygiene management and proper food preparation are essential to prevent it. If symptoms of food poisoning appear, quickly hydrate and seek medical attention if necessary. To enjoy a healthy summer, attention should be paid to regular food management and hygiene habits.