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Can you tell me what can happen after you eat raw chicken?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

All store bought : Raw chicken is contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. This causes a dangerous infection of ones intestines resulting in severe abdominal pain,cramps,diarrhea, and fever. Can be deadly if not treated rapidly with the proper antibiotics. Take all proper precautions when handling raw chicken.

Answered 3/28/2018

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