Question 1

have recently had salmonella and is still present post antibiotics. how do i get rid of it or speed up the eradication process? has been 2 months

Accepted Answer

Salmonella:: Tends to hide from antibiotics in the gallbladder. There are some that are active in the bile, and most salmonella infections clear on their own eventually, but you need to ask your doctor about that.

Question 2

which antibiotic is used to treat salmonella?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella: Most of the time, no treatment is required for Salmonellosis. Antibiotics may be used for at risk individuals (such as infants

Question 3

can antibiotics be taken prophylactically for salmonella if you strongly believe you've been exposed?

Accepted Answer

Do not advise: The answer is yes but probably would not do unless you develop symptoms and can document with a stool test the presence of salmonella.

Question 4

salmonella. vomited 3x's, stopped vomiting last night, but irritating food's still down there. i have all the classic symptoms. do i need antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella: Salmonella infection is usually self limiting , but some doctors will treat with antibiotics.

Question 5

hello doctor,

i was recently diagnosed with salmonella. i'm on a 7 day course of antibiotics but missed 3 doses. should i be concerned? thank you.

Accepted Answer

No: Generally it is better to clear the bacteria from your bowel without antibiotics. If you are very sixk with high fever or concerns of dehydration you may require IV fluids and antibiotics. If you have other illnesses antibiotics may be necessary. Eating yogurt and using probiotics may help. Recheck a stool sample to insure the Salmonella has cleared.

Question 6

have a uti due to salmonella and tried 2 6-days antibiotics treatments but it came back for the 3rd time in 3 weeks. should i worry? i heard it's rare

Accepted Answer

Yes you should: Salmonella does not usually cause UTIs at least in the U.S.  The fact that you have a Salmonella infection that is resistant to the antibiotics that have been tried is worrisome.  Make sure that the sample of urine you next give is a clean mid-stream collection and is sent to a good lab and is tested for culture and sensitivity to an tibiotics.  Then take them scrupolously. Good luck!!!

Question 7

which antibiotics r best to kill salmonella typhi...had levofloxacin..ciprofloxacin...rocephanin iv but no improvement..need help?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivities?: The lab should be able to test to see which antimicrobials used for typhoid may be active since resistance can occur but it can take as long as 10-14 days on  adequate therapy for the fever to remit.  Or, are we sure of the diagnosis?

Question 8

i have had chronic diarrhea for the last few years that was triggered by me eating meat. my doc sent a sample to the lab- results: significant amount of salmonella. i was enterica group put on antibiotics. it now back again. i am on probiotics?

Accepted Answer

Reinfection: Salmonella is an infection that does not produce immunity meaning it can be acquired again and again. It must be treated every time so that the bacteria will not cause worsening problems in the body. It is likely that you are reinfected and will need another course of antibiotics. See your Dr for lab tests, stool culture and a prescription.

Question 9

salmonella in the urine. the doctor called it salmonella durban.  i cannot find anything on this.  been on a number of anitbotics.  any info out there?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella is: One of enteric bacteria and can cause gastroenteritis, sometimes severe.  You doctor should have information on antibiotic sensitivity on the urine culture, and you should be treated accordingly with proper antibiotics if you remain symptomatic.  You could also have this in your stool, so ask your doctor if he should check it too.

Question 10

how do you get salmonella?

Accepted Answer

Eating poop: Salmonella is a bacteria that can is transmitted from ingestion of human or animal feces, usually by eating contaminated food.

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Have recently had salmonella and is still present post antibiotics. how do i get rid of it or speed up the eradication process? has been 2 months

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Which antibiotic is used to treat salmonella?

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Can antibiotics be taken prophylactically for salmonella if you strongly believe you've been exposed?

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Salmonella. vomited 3x's, stopped vomiting last night, but irritating food's still down there. i have all the classic symptoms. do i need antibiotics?

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Hello doctor, i was recently diagnosed with salmonella. i'm on a 7 day course of antibiotics but missed 3 doses. should i be concerned? thank you.

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Have a uti due to salmonella and tried 2 6-days antibiotics treatments but it came back for the 3rd time in 3 weeks. should i worry? i heard it's rare

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Which antibiotics r best to kill salmonella typhi...had levofloxacin..ciprofloxacin...rocephanin iv but no improvement..need help?

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I have had chronic diarrhea for the last few years that was triggered by me eating meat. my doc sent a sample to the lab- results: significant amount of salmonella. i was enterica group put on antibiotics. it now back again. i am on probiotics?

A member asked:

Salmonella in the urine. the doctor called it salmonella durban. i cannot find anything on this. been on a number of anitbotics. any info out there?

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How do you get salmonella?

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