Long-Term Effects of Food Poisoning: Chronic Arthritis
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Food poisoning sends more than 100,000 Americans to the hospital each year, and can also have health consequences that people may have to live with for the rest of their lives.
A small percentage of people with Shigella or Salmonella infection develop pain in their joints, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination - this is called reactive arthritis.
Reactive arthritis can last for months or years, and can lead to chronic arthritis, which is difficult to treat.
Follow Clean, Cook, Separate, and Chill, and do what you can to keep your family safer from food poisoning.