They are among the most common – and insidious – of illnesses.
Often, the first signs are mild: a rumbling tummy or vague nausea – all too often leading to stomach cramps, fever, vomiting and other distressing and embarrassing digestive issues. At that point, there is often no other explanation: food poisoning.
While for many the unpleasantness passes within a day or two, for others it can take weeks to fully recover. In some cases, particularly for the elderly or those with weakened immune systems, a severe bout can lead to a lengthy hospital stay or even prove fatal.
So the fact that
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