Fahim A. Shaltout
For confirming suitability of food for human consumption it should be evaluated for microbial contamination. Consumption of infected meat, poultry, fish and other food products could affect human health and lead to spread of pathogens. Salmonella spp. is pathogenic to human when consumed undercooked especially meat. Salmonellosis acquired through the human food infection is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria acquired through the human food typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through stool. Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated drinking water or human food. Some people with salmonellosis acquired through the human food infection have no clinical pictures. Most people develop diarrhea, fever and stomach (abdominal) cramps within eight hours to three days after exposure. Most healthy people recover within a few days to a week without specific treatment. In some cases, diarrhea can cause severe dehydration and requires prompt medical attention. Life-threatening complications also may develop if the acquired through the human food infection spreads beyond the intestines. The risk
of getting salmonellosis acquired through the human food infection is higher with travel to undeveloped countries in the world without clean drinking water and proper sewage disposal.