Salmonella Poisoning: Dangers of Foodborne Illnesses Highlighted in Dong Nai Case

On the evening of May 6, a representative from Children’s Hospital 2 (HCMC) announced that a 14-year-old child who was poisoned after eating Bang bread in Dong Nai had tested positive for Salmonella bacteria. The boy was admitted to the hospital because of fever and diarrhea with green liquid stools after eating bread and was transferred to Ho Chi Minh City. The doctor diagnosed a bacterial intestinal infection and prescribed antibiotics and supportive medications. The baby’s symptoms have improved.

Salmonella is the leading cause of diarrhea globally, responsible for many large-scale poisoning cases, according to the World Health Organization. The bacteria enter the human body through contaminated food and water, producing toxins that damage the intestinal lining, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. If left untreated, the patient can experience dehydration, low blood pressure, multi-organ failure, and even death. Salmonella can enter the bloodstream, causing life-threatening sepsis.

Recent cases in Dong Nai have highlighted the dangers of foodborne illnesses, with hundreds of people poisoned after eating bread from a local bakery. Several patients have been hospitalized, with some in critical condition. The authorities are investigating the source of contamination and working to prevent further cases of food poisoning. More information about the situation is expected to be available soon.

Salmonella thrives in hot and humid environments and can be found in contaminated food products like meat, poultry, eggs, raw fruits, and vegetables. Eating raw or improperly cooked food, as well as consuming contaminated milk and vegetables, can also lead to Salmonella infection.

In contrast to Salmonella’s severity symptoms like abdominal pain vomiting diarrhea dehydration low blood pressure multi-organ failure death salmonellosis is not as common as Escherichia coli (E.coli), another bacteria commonly found in fresh products.

However Escherichia coli (E coli) can cause severe illnesses like Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome which affects kidney function urinary tract infection meningitis sepsis anemia jaundice pneumonia abdominal cramping nausea vomiting diarrhea fever chills headache muscle cramps fatigue weakness loss of appetite weight loss pale skin rash dark urine yellowish skin jaundice rash dark urine yellowish skin jaundice rash dark urine yellowish skin jaundice rash dark urine yellowish skin jaundice rash dark urine yellowish skin jaundice