Signs & Symptoms of Staphylococcus Aureus Food Poisoning

Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning is fairly common in the United States. It is typically caused by the improper handling of food, particularly those that are kept at room temperature. Frequent sources of staphylococcal food poisoning include poultry or egg products, mayonnaise-based salads such as tuna, chicken, potato and macaroni and cream-filled or cream-topped desserts,

Gastrointestinal Symptoms

• The primary signs of staphylococcal food poisoning are gastrointestinal in nature. These include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and swelling and diarrhea. Vomiting episodes can last up to 24 hours, and recovery typically takes 2 days, though it can take longer in some instances.

Fever

• In some cases, a mild fever is associated with staphylococcal food poisoning, but not all people affected by it will exhibit all the symptoms.

Severe Cases

• In the more severe cases, individuals with staphylococcal food poisoning can experience headache and muscle cramping and changes in blood pressure or pulse rate.