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Maryland Health Today

Food-borne Illness

Overview:
Millions of people get sick every year because of contaminated food or food that has not been handled properly. In this interview, you'll learn about the different types of food-borne illnesses, the symptoms and best treatments. The program also covers prevention and what you can do to protect yourself against food-borne illness when you travel.

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Part One:

Causes of food poisoning
Bacteria, such as salmonella
Viruses, including Norwalk
Parasites that cause illness
E-coli-increasing cause of illness
Symptoms of food-borne illness
When to seek medical care
Who is at greater risk
Food handling safety

Part Two:

Precautions when traveling
Food and water considerations
Medications to bring
Hepatitis A symptoms and prevention
Vaccines for hepatitis and typhoid
Norovirus
Vaccine research development

Guest:
Dr. James Nataro, professor of pediatrics, medicine and microbiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Nataro is also associate director of the Center for Vaccine Development and vice chairman of the Department of Pediatrics.

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