Yersiniosis
Foodborne illness
What is Yersinious
It's caused by a bacterium of the genus Yersinia.
In the United States, most human yersiniosis is caused by the species Yersinia enterocolitica. Yersiniosis is more frequently found in cooler climates, and occurs more often in winter than summer.
How do get infected with this Disease?
The infection can also be transmitted when foods that's been in contact with feces.
This may happen when basic hygiene and handwashing habits are inadequate.
Symptoms
- Fever
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
(Young adults & Adults - Right-sided abdominal pain
- fever
(Kinda rare but can happen.) - Skin rash
- join pain
Develops up to one, or three week, or even longer before any symptoms will accrue.
Diagnosed & Treatment
Yersiniosis is usually diagnosed by a lab test called a stool culture. Your health care provider will provide the special container you need to collect a stool specimen. Many laboratories do not routinely test for Yersinia.Therefore, it is important to notify laboratory personnel when infection with this bacterium is suspected so special tests can be run. It usually takes several days before the test results are ready.
Okay so, most cases of yersiniosis resolve on their own without treatment, usually after one to three weeks. In more severe or complicated infections, antibiotics may be useful. Yersinia is generally resistant to penicillin.
Management?
The Care in patients with Y enterocolitica infection is primarily supportive, with good nutrition and making sure they're hydrated, and if necessary is provided prescriptions for treatment.