You will check twice before buying and eating anything. But most of you people won't care if you are going to bur American products and things. But experts saying that think twice before you buy American apples. Especially apples which are importing from the US(Granny Smith apples). This type is being importing to India. There was a risk of bacteria called Listeria experts added. Some countries including Malaysia and Nepal importing the artificially grown friut. However, it is not good for your health. If you eat the infected fruit you have more chances of getting the disease Listerisis.. In India , the government has so far not gave any official advice to their people. There for it is better to have awareness before going to buy them.
Causes of Listeriosis :
The bacteria monocytogenes found in soil and water.
If this manure used as fertilizer the even vegetables and fruits also become contaminated. Animals also have high risks of effected by this bacteria. So there is a possibility that this bacterial can contaminate meat as well as dairy products.
Symptoms of Listeriosis :
1. Fever
2. Muscle aches
3. Nausea
4. Diarrhea
5. Headache
6. Stiff neck
7. Confusion
8. Loss of balance
9. Convulsions
10. Mild, flu-like illness(Pregnant women).
Diagnosis of Listeriosis :
1. Physical exam
2. Doctor prediction of symptoms
3. A blood test
4. Spinal fluid test
How is it treated?
No need of treatment if you are not pregnant.They will not harm you!
But care must be taken if you are pregnant to not to get effected to your child.
Prevention of listeriosis :
You can prevent listeriosis by
1. Practicing safe food handling
2. Shop safely
3. Bag raw meat
4. Poultry
5. Fish
Prepare foods safely
1. Wash your hands before handling food.2. Wash your hands after handling food.
3. Wash them after using the bathroom.
4. Wash them after changing diapers.
5. Wash fresh fruits.
6. Wash fresh vegetables.
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