Food poisoning: Why do we get it and can it be prevented? | Expert Answers | CNA Explains

Описание: Food poisoning incidents make the news every so often in Singapore. Despite strict regulations, recent outbreaks have been reported across a range of food establishments. But how do we tell if it’s food poisoning or a stomach flu? And can we prevent it? We put your questions to Dale Fisher, director of the NUS Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response. Read more: https://cna.asia/3LNVcLq

00:00 Introduction
00:22 How can people tell if they have food poisoning?
01:11 Why do bodies react the way they do during a bout of food poisoning?
01:45 How can we prevent food poisoning?
02:18 Should we eat raw seafood at buffets?
03:30 What are the symptoms of food poisoning?
04:24 Is it safe to self-medicate?
05:04 Do prebiotics and probiotics help during a bout of food poisoning?
05:23 Could food poisoning lead to death?
06:22 How long does it take to recover from food poisoning?
06:38 Is food poisoning contagious?
07:06 What precautions should we take when travelling?
07:51 What are investigators looking for when they look into a mass food poisoning case?

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