4. The Types of Bacteria that Cause Gastroenteritis
Many people make the misinformed mistake that they get food poisoning from one specific “tummy bug.” In reality, numerous strains of bacteria cause a wide range of symptoms. The type of bacteria infecting your digestive system also determines the intensity and frequency of your symptoms as well.
Here are some of the more common strains of bacteria responsible for inducing bacterial gastroenteritis.
Shigella – Found in raw food and contaminated water sources, such as swimming pools.
Escherichia coli – This is present in unwashed vegetables and fruit, as well as undercooked cuts of beef.
Salmonella and Staphylococcus – found in undercooked fish, poultry, dairy products, and on the outside of eggshells.
Campylobacter – is present in undercooked poultry and dairy products.
Yersinia enterocolitica – Is found in raw or undercooked pork.
These bacteria can transfer to the human body and multiply in the digestive system. Depending on the quantity ingested, symptoms may begin to show up in as little as a few hours after ingestion. However, some bacteria and viruses responsible for the development of gastroenteritis may take a few days to present symptoms.