Salmonella
Also called: salmonellosis
An infection with salmonella bacteria, commonly caused by contaminated food or water.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Spreads through contaminated food or water
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Salmonella is most common among children. People with compromised immune systems, such as older adults, babies and people with AIDS, are more likely to have severe cases.
Rare: Fewer than 150 thousand cases per year (Indonesia)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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24 Oct 2023 · Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella, Salmonella live in the intestinal tracts of animals, including birds.
Some people with salmonella infection have no symptoms. Most people develop diarrhea, fever and stomach (abdominal) cramps within 8 to 72 hours after exposure.
Salmonellosis ranges clinically from the common Salmonella gastroenteritis (diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever) to enteric fevers (including typhoid fever) ...