A 32-year-old member asked:
Salmonellosis, what is it?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christopher Dowdanswered
Internal Medicine 22 years experience
Foodborne illness: Salmonella organisms can cause a variety of illness ranging from "regular" gastroenteritis to serious bloodborne infections of the heart or bones.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 41-year-old member asked:
What are symptoms of salmonellosis?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christopher Dowdanswered
Internal Medicine 22 years experience
Broad range: Salmonella organisms can cause a variety of illness ranging from "regular" gastroenteritis to serious bloodborne infections of the heart or bones. Gi sx include vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, fever. Spread through the blood (less common) can lead to heart infections, bone infections, abscesses, infected aneurysms.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
What are the tests for salmonellosis?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 38 years experience
Cultures: Cultures of the stool and sometimes of the blood.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
CA
A 31-year-old member asked:
How can you catch salmonellosis?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Scott Mitchellanswered
Bariatrics 25 years experience
Salmonella: Salmonella is transmitted by contaminated food, water, or contact with infected animals. For detailed information, check out the cdc's website at http://www.Cdc.Gov/salmonella/.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Is there a cure for salmonellosis?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Bowersanswered
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
Self limited illness: Salmonellosis in the us is nontyphoidal. This is a self limited diarrheal illness which lasts 2 - 7 days. Treatment is supportive and mainly consists of hydration and electrolyte supplementation. Severely ill patients should be hospitalized and may need antibiotics.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
CA
A 34-year-old member asked:
How can you prevent salmonellosis?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Walid Abuhammouranswered
Pediatrics 40 years experience
Prper cocking: Proper cocking and hand washing.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Booth Wainscoat commented
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Please check your spelling. Thank you.
Jan 18, 2012
Last updated Nov 27, 2014
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.