About Salmonella Poisoning

Salmonellosis, also referred to as salmonella, is a bacterial infection found in feces. Salmonella typically affect the intestines. Humans can become infected with salmonella posing when they consume food that has been contaminated with the bacteria.

Time Line

• According to the Center of Disease Control, symptoms of salmonella poisoning typically produce within 12 to 72 hours after infection. There are two main types of salmonella poisoning: gastroenteritis and typhoid fever.

Gastroenteritis

• Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, muscle pain, headache and blood in stool.

Typhoid Fever

• Symptoms typically consist of high-grade fever (over 102 degrees F), cough, rose-colored rash, bradycardia (slow heartbeat) and mental confusion.

Diagnosis

• Diagnosis of salmonella poisoning normally includes taking a sample of your stool and looking for the bacteria under a microscope.

Treatment

• Treatment of salmonella typically consist of anti-diarrhea. However according to the Mayo Clinic, anti-diarrhea medications, "may also prolong the diarrhea associated with salmonella infection." Additionally, antibiotic medications may be prescribed in order to help fight the infection.