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Can one get infected by salmonella by drinking tap water?

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Dr. Jay Park
Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Yes: Ingestion of contaminated water is another mode of transmission.
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Dr. Joel Gallant
Infectious Disease 38 years experience
Depends: That depends on where you live. It would not happen in the United States or in other high resource countries.
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Last updated Jun 5, 2014

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