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The impact of swallowing maggots
1. Salmonella
2. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
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Swallow
maggots
accidentally often considered trivial.However, this condition cannot actually be taken lightly, especially if the maggots come from
food
that have been contaminated or stored in unhygienic conditions.
This case attracted public attention after a video circulated on social media showing maggots between the bones of chicken that had been consumed.The findings raised concerns about health risks if the insects were swallowed.
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Maggots themselves are the initial phase of an insect’s life, which will later develop into flies or other insects.Even though they theoretically contain protein, maggots live in dirty environments and consume organic waste, so they have the potential to carry various dangerous pathogens.
The impact of swallowing maggots
A specialist in internal medicine, Aru Ariadno, explained that maggots are at risk of carrying viruses, bacteria and worm eggs into the human body.
“Maggots do contain protein, but because they live on organic waste, they are likely to be contaminated with viruses, bacteria or worm eggs,” said Aru, as reported by
sec
.
If swallowed, the main risk that can arise is infection due to the microorganisms it carries.This risk will increase if the body’s immune system is decreasing.
“If swallowed, there is a possibility of infection from the maggots. Or if the body’s immune system is not good, bacterial or viral infections can occur, characterized by nausea, vomiting, and even diarrhea, such as with E. coli bacterial infections,” he added.
If maggots are contaminated with worm eggs, people who swallow them are also at risk of developing worms.Apart from that, maggots can also be an intermediary for bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses.
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, the two most common bacteria are:
1. Salmonella
Salmonella is one of the main causes of food poisoning.Symptoms usually appear within 12-72 hours after exposure, including stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever.
This disease generally lasts 4-7 days.Although it often resolves without special treatment, diarrhea and vomiting carry the risk of causing dehydration so fluid intake is highly recommended.
2. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
There are many types of E. coli bacteria.Some are harmless, but some strains can trigger serious infections.Symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea which can be bloody, vomiting, and mild fever.
Symptoms usually appear 1-10 days after exposure and can last up to a week.
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