What are the symptoms of Salmonella infections?
The following are the most common symptoms of Salmonella infections. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The symptoms of Salmonella infections may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis. How are Salmonella infections diagnosed? Since many different illnesses have symptoms similar to Salmonella infections, diagnosis depends on laboratory tests that identify Salmonella in the stools. Treatment for Salmonella infections: These infections generally run their course in five to seven days and often no further treatment is required. However, patients with severe diarrhea may need rehydration with intravenous fluids. If the infection spreads from the intestines, antibiotics may also be necessary. Specific treatment for Salmonella infections will be determined by your physician based on: • your overall health and medical hist
