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How long does a salmonella infection caught by eating undercooked chicken last?

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

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Salmonella: The infection lasts up to seven days.

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Answered 1/13/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Salmonella: Salmonellosis most often resolves in 4 to 7 days without treatment but, it may take several months for bowel habitus to completely normalize for some people.

Answered 10/26/2018

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