Comments on: And in the latest E. coli news

By: mhansen

mhansen — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:11:46 +0000

When I was infected with the norovirus we reported it to the MDH and confirmed with a sample. The restaurant that was pegged had 7 other victims. The restaurant sent us a hefty gift certificate as an apology. Thanks restaurant.

Max- There were 4 of us who dined together and shared dishes the night we got the norovirus and only 3 of us got sick…the 4th got sick from drinking too much that night! Alcohol saved her from some major pain.

By: Mpls Simpleton

Mpls Simpleton — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:48:57 +0000

Many times it takes up to 8 hours from the time you eat something tainted until you show symptoms so you can’t automatically assume it was the last thing you ate.

Also I’m guessing if you follow the cooking instructions on the box you will get your pizza well above 160 degrees. It’s not like those are deep dish extra thick rising crust pizzas those things are frisbees at best.

By: aliecat

aliecat — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:05:12 +0000

I’ve had food poisoning 3 times and I can tell you, it fucking sucks. The last time I got it, it was from the college cafeteria, I ended up in the ER, and I only reported it after hearing about others who were sickened. Max, you should definitely report it to the Health Department, or, at the very least, call the owner of the establishment.

By: Tom B.

Tom B. — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:12:49 +0000

If someone put two Totino’s Party Pizzas before me and said “One of these is tainted,” I’d eat them both. They’re that good.

By: josie

josie — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:10:27 +0000

My norovirus was a special gift from my youngest niece at Christmastime. Everyone got it. There were some busy bathrooms at our house.

By: Here's the thing...

Here's the thing... — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:46:23 +0000

Norovirus is FREQUENTLY transfered based on poor hand/personal hygiene.

While the restaurant and their employees may be responsible... it could be the actual guests who "bring it in" to a restaurant.

Definitely report... but don't definitely assume that it was your restaurant who got you sick.

By: mnblrmkr

mnblrmkr — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:45:35 +0000

»» Submitted by Bxlovesepidemiology at 6:11 PM on November 1

Have you ever read either of these:

Betrayal of Trust: The Collapse of Global Public Health

and
The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance

Both by Laurie Garrett

Might be right up your alley, and both very interesting.

By: Bx

Bx — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:40:53 +0000

My condolences to those of you have have suffered through these illnesses. They really are quite nasty. I'd honestly rather suffer trauma or break bones than encounter one of these GI bugs myself.

I hope you all know to report it, and how to handle it when you get one yourself.

Replace fluids with electrolyte-fortified fluids like Pedialyte. If you can't stomach the taste (many adults can't) get the frozen Pedialyte pops or at least drink SmartWater. Use soft, dampened tissue gently on your bum if you have the runs (prevents hemorrhoids), and wash, wash, wash your hands. Rest. If you develop high fever or a rash call a nurse line or go to the E/R.

And above all, never, ever call it the stomach flu. THERE IS NO SUCH THING. Influenza rarely, if ever, had any affect on the adult GI system other than maybe some loss of appetite. The empty stomach as a result of that might cause some mild nausea, but vomiting and diarrhea aren't usually indicative of influenza ("flu"). Those symptoms are 90% of the time a result of a foodborne bacteria.

So stop stop stop using the term "stomach flu!" It's one of my pet peeves.

By: josie

josie — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:34:27 +0000

Also, the norovirus is why I can no longer truly enjoy Nestle Buncha Crunch at the movie theater.

By: josie

josie — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:32:19 +0000

Oh, God, that norovirus is hideous, hideous stuff. I had it once and spent about twelve hours on the bathroom floor, since to travel any further was dangerous. I’ve never felt worse in my life.