What foods may lead to bacterial gastroenteritis?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Bacterial gastroenteritis occurs for many different reasons, and can affect one person or a group of people who eat the same food. This is often the result of a germ that appears after eating at picnics, large social gatherings, or restaurants.

The MedlinePlus website of the National Library of Medicine in America indicates that food may become infected and spoiled in several ways: Food poisoning often occurs as a result of eating or drinking, due to: Many types of bacteria can cause bacterial gastroenteritis, including: Campylobacter jejuni, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Staphylococcus aureus, and Yersinia. Symptoms can vary depending on the type of bacteria causing the disease.

However, all types of food poisoning cause diarrhea, and other symptoms include: People from the most common types of bacterial gastroenteritis are likely to recover within two days. Drinking enough fluids and eating healthy foods will help relieve symptoms.