A 40-year-old member asked:
What is the treatment for salmonellosis?
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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.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Salmonella: Most of the time, no treatment is required for Salmonellosis. Oral hydration is important. Antibiotics may be used for at risk individuals (such as infants < 3 months old) or if complications arise. IV hydration is sometimes indicated.
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Last updated Oct 26, 2018
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