Many times people do not refrain from eating leftover food. However, this habit can be very harmful to health. Leftover food, that is, food that has been eaten by someone else, can be a threat to health. In such a situation, today we will know from Dr. Rimi Dey, Consultant - Critical Care, Maringo Asia Hospital Gurugram, that diseases can spread from leftover food.

It can spread. He said that often we share the leftover food with others after eating at home or outside, but this habit can increase the risk of many diseases. Eating leftover food can spread many types of diseases, to avoid which we should be careful of. Let us know which diseases can spread by eating leftover food and how can we avoid them.

1. Typhoid- Typhoid is also a dangerous disease that can spread by eating contaminated food. This disease is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria. Its symptoms include high fever, headache, weakness, and stomach pain. To avoid typhoid, drink clean water and take care of cleanliness in food.

2. Hepatitis A- Hepatitis A is a viral infection that can spread through leftover food. In this disease, the liver gets swollen, which can cause problems like jaundice, weakness, fever, and stomach pain. To avoid hepatitis A, always take care of cleanliness and avoid leftover food.

3. Diarrhea and stomach infection- Eating leftover food can cause bacterial and viral infections in the stomach, which can cause problems like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. This infection can spread due to dirt in the food or the leftover food of the infected person. To avoid these diseases, always eat fresh and clean food.

4. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)- Herpes is a viral disease that can spread by eating leftover food. This disease usually appears in the form of sores or blisters on the mouth or lips. This disease can spread by eating leftovers with a person infected with this virus. To avoid this, avoid eating leftovers with anyone and take care of cleanliness.

5. Norovirus- Norovirus is a highly infectious virus that can spread rapidly through contaminated food. Its symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. This virus can also spread by coming in contact with a dirty place or an infected person.

Avoid eating leftover food, especially when you don't know whether the person is suffering from any disease or not. Take care of hygiene and be alert about your health. To avoid diseases, be careful today itself and avoid eating leftover food from others.