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Salmonella infection
Salmonella infection is a bacterial infection that can cause "food poisoning" or diarrhea-like symptoms. It is often transmitted by foods.
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What are the tests for salmonella infection?
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I have a donated organ, will there be complications with a salmonella infection?
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Is there a cure for a salmonella infection?
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I am pregnant, will there be complications with a salmonella infection?
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I have cancer, will there be complications with a salmonella infection?
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Hospitalized & on Flagyl iv. Could this possible be salmonella infection?
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What's the best treatment to get rid of salmonella infection?
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How long does a salmonella infection caught by eating undercooked chicken last?
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How would I know if my salmonella infection has turned into typhoid fever?
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I have puss & a little blood in my stool after recovering from a Salmonella infection. Normal?
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Can a salmonella infection lead to the development, over the years, of alcohol intolerance and IBS / leaky gut? is low FODMAP diet a good solution?
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I was cutting chicken raw chicken and a drop of juice splashed in my eye. I tried to rinse my eye well. Can i get salmonella or infection?
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I'm worried about salmonella poisoning. What are the symptoms of e. Coli infection?
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I'm an asymptomatic carrier of salmonella typhi after traveling. Am I now at high(er) risk for infections via anal sex?
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Does a really strong immune system prevent a stomach virus or bacterial infection such as salmonella, e. Coli, etc...?
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I have a high white (+++) and red (++++) blood cell count but no infection, cysts, ova or parasites was found in my stool. No salmonella, shigella etc?
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If you eat egg with salmonela and then 2g of ascorbic acid - is that enough to kill the bacteria in you gut and avoid infection?
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Can a carrier of salmonella typhi infect someone else via oral, vaginal, or anal sex?
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My son had a salmonella infection in march. In early sept. He developed continual, alternating diarrhea, constipation with constant stomach/body ache?
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How do you get salmonella?
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Can birds give you salmonella?
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