Symptoms
What are the symptoms of a food-borne illness?
Symptoms of a food-borne illness depend on the microorganism or toxin ingested [2] and on the health of the infected person [3].
- stomach ache
- diarrhoea
- vomiting
- fever
- headaches and fatigue (less common).
More severe complications [4] may occur such as septicemia, blocked kidneys, nervous disorders or miscarriage.