75 BSF personnel and three others hospitalised:Suspected food poisoning causes vomiting and nausea; all patients now stable

75 Border Security Force personnel and three other people were admitted to a government hospital on Thursday with suspected food poisoning, an official said, news agency PTI reported. The personnel and three civilians were taken to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) at around 1 pm after experiencing vomiting and nausea following breakfast, he said. All patients stable after treatment “The BSF personnel and three civilians received immediate treatment in the emergency department, and their conditions are now stable. They fell ill due to suspected food poisoning,” a RIMS official said.

What is food poisoning? Food poisoning is an infection caused by contaminated food and water. It is caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or their toxins. Food poisoning is mainly caused by contaminated food and water. See all its causes in the graphic – What are the symptoms of food poisoning? In the initial stages of food poisoning, symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea appear. If not addressed in time, symptoms can become severe. See all symptoms in the graphic-