Question

After eating food, number of people complained of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and loose stools with blood and mucus. Name the disease they are suffering from ? Also, name the causative organism.

Answer 1

1. The above-mentioned signs and symptoms are related to the food-borne disease caused by the consumption of contaminated food.
2. Hence, these people are suffering from a disease called typhoid and the causative agent of the disease is a microbe called Salmonella typhi.
3. Symptoms of typhoid include a high fever of 104.9 F (40.5 C), headache, diarrhea or loose stools, vomiting, muscle cramps, stomach swelling, and pain in the abdomen.
4. Prevention measures include: Consuming hygienic food and water and getting vaccinated also protects from the disease.