What is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a type of bacterium that is the leading cause
of foodborne illness in the United
States. Salmonella bacteria… [more]
What are the symptoms of Salmonella?
Salmonellosis usually begins with nausea and vomiting within
12 to 72 hours after ingesting food tainted with S. Enteritidis or… [more]
What causes Salmonella?
Salmonella infections occur when you ingest one of the
disease-causing strains of Salmonella. Exposure to Salmonella bacteria most
commonly occurs… [more]
Who is at risk for Salmonella?
Risk factors for contracting Salmonella infections include:
Touching contaminated
reptiles, including pets such as iguanas, snakes, and turtles (90 percent… [more]
How do I know if I have Salmonella?
If you experience the symptoms of Salmonella infection, you
may want to see the doctor to make sure. Many different… [more]
What treatments are available for Salmonella?
For
most people who are otherwise healthy, Salmonella infections
usually resolve by themselves in five to seven days without medical… [more]
How can I prevent Salmonella?
Preventing Salmonella infections requires limiting exposure
to Salmonella bacteria. This involves taking proper measures when preparing
food and limiting your… [more]
When should I seek medical care?
Generally, you do not need to see the doctor
unless you develop diarrhea that does not go away within several… [more]
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