Table 3 Respondents’ knowledge of Salmonella infections (n = 1,057)
Correct answer | Percentage of correct respondent replies | |
|---|---|---|
People can get Salmonella from eating contaminated food. | True | 97.4% |
Salmonella can develop into a very serious infection, especially with babies and the elderly. | True | 96.3% |
When there is an outbreak (several people are suffering from Salmonella), the Municipal Health Service tries to identify the source. | True | 96.2% |
Most of the time, people get Salmonella from others who are already infected. | False | 91.3% |
By properly washing and heating food, you can prevent getting ill from Salmonella. | True | 86.8% |
If you have symptoms from Salmonella (like vomiting or diarrhea), you are temporarily not allowed to work in healthcare. | True | 81.2% |
Salmonella can predominantly be found on chicken, raw vegetables, and fruit. | True | 61.0% |
After you have eaten Salmonella-contaminated food, it can take weeks before you become ill. | False | 52.5% |
Salmonella is almost always treated with antibiotics. | False | 28.7% |