As part of the range of holiday complaints on illnesses received by HolidayTravelWatch, holidaymakers often report confirmed Salmonella diagnosis.  The features of Salmonella consist of:  

1. Incubation period: 12 to 72 hours;
2. Common clinical features: Diarrhoea, vomiting and fever;
3. Reservoir: It can be found in the gastrointestinal tract of wild and domestic animals, birds (especially poultry), reptiles, amphibians (for example, terrapins), and occasionally humans;
4. Transmission: Predominantly from foodstuffs -most commonly red and white meats, raw eggs, milk, and dairy products – and following contamination of cooked food by raw food or failing to achieve adequate cooking temperatures. Person to person spread by close contact, usually during the acute diarrhoeal phase of the illness. Contact with infected animals;
5. Other relevant features: Secondary cases are common in outbreaks. Food handlers who practice good hygiene are very rarely responsible for initiating outbreaks.

It is very important that if when you return to the UK, you are suffering with any diarrhoeal illness, that you seek urgent medical attention.  It is also very important that you do not compromise any potential claim that you may have and we would also suggest that you contact us for further assistance.

If you have been affected by Salmonella holiday complaints, then please contact us at HolidayTravelWatch.

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Tags: Salmonella

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