If you suffer holiday illness or food poisoning abroad Danny Drinkwater Jersey , it could ruin your holiday, and leave you out of pocket. Causes of some of the most common holiday illnesses include:

E.coli bacteria

E.coli causes sickness, vomiting and bloody diarrhoea, and normally lasts 2-3 days. Serious cases of E.coli can result in death, and you should always seek urgent medical help if you suspect you have contracted the disease on holiday abroad. Causes of E.coli infection include: eating food that has been poorly prepared, particularly undercooked meat (beware the holiday barbecue ? and never eat anything if it is not cooked thoroughly). Drinking contaminated water or untreated milk can also cause E.coli illness, which passes quickly from one person to another.

What is Campylobacter?

Campylobacter is one of the most common forms of bacterial illness on holiday abroad. Holidaymakers abroad can become ill with Campylobacteriosis, and suffer diarrhoea Daniel Amartey Jersey , stomach cramps and fever for up to 5 days, after exposure, and symptoms may include bloody diarrhoea, sickness and vomiting. Some infected people will not have any symptoms at all, and the illness can be life threatening for people with low immune systems. Campylobacteriosis normally occurs in single, sporadic cases, and can also occur in outbreaks when a large number of people become ill at the same time. Most cases of the illness are associated with handling raw poultry or eating raw, or undercooked meat.

The risks of Salmonella food poisoning

Salmonella is also one of the most common forms of food poisoning on holiday abroad Christian Fuchs Jersey , and many holidaymakers are affected each year, particularly from all-inclusive hotel buffets. Symptoms of Salmonella include diarrhoea, fever, stomach cramps and vomiting, and can last from four days to three weeks.

Salmonella is normally contracted from poorly prepared food, including undercooked food and raw eggs, and it can cause serious illness, or even death. If your holiday hotel demonstrates poor standards of health and hygiene Ben Chilwell Jersey , and if you suspect the food is not thoroughly cooked, don?t eat it and make a complaint to the management as soon as possible.

Bacillus and the symptoms

The symptoms of Bacillus food poisoning normally include vomiting, stomach cramps, abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhoea, which can last from between 24 and 36 hours. Food contaminated with Bacillus, including dairy products cause illness. Bacillus food poisoning often occurs after ingesting rice, which has not been properly refrigerated or cooked Bartosz Kapustka Jersey , and will usually occur just 1 to 5 hours after ingestion. Bacillus cereus has a wide range of foods associated with infection, including cooked vegetables, meats, rice, custards and soups, ice cream, herbs and spices. Keeping food under warm lamps can also cause Bacillus to multiply, particularly if the food is not kept hot enough.

Cryptosporidium and dirty pools

Commonly linked with dirty swimming pools Andy King Jersey , Cryptosporidium affects hundreds of holidaymakers abroad each year, particularly children. Symptoms are similar to those of food poisoning, and include diarrhoea and vomiting. There are no specific treatments for Cryptosporidium, but it is important to get checked out by a doctor if you suspect you are suffering from the disease, and to drink plenty of fluids. Holidaymakers may be admitted to hospital if they become dehydrated as a result of vomiting and diarrhoea. Cryptosporidium can be found anywhere that is contaminated by animal droppings or human waste. Cryptosporidium can contaminate soil and the food grown in it. They can get into lakes, rivers, streams, and pools where people swim Ahmed Musa Jersey , and are also present in many reservoirs.