What is salmonellosis? Discover typical symptoms and what is the most appropriate medical treatment to cure.
Now that the weather begins to heat and also begins to tighten, it binds great idea that, when we go to the beach or pool for a day of sun and we get food to eat, we pay special attention to certain foodstuffs , in order to prevent and avoid the salmonellosis .
The salmonellosis , as surely know, is a gastrointestinal infection caused by salmonella, a germ composed of a group of bacteria, which live in the intestines of humans and animals infected.
Symptoms of salmonellosis
The symptoms that cause salmonellosis in many cases is quite clear, as it produces:
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Cramping and abdominal pain and stomach.
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Diarrhea and vomiting.
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Headaches.
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Chills and high fever.
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Blood in the stool.
These symptoms experienced by people infected 8 to 72 hours after the initial infection.
In larger cases can produce more diarrhea, which causes the person should be immediately hospitalized because salmonella can spread from the intestines to the blood and endanger his life.
How do you catch and is spread salmonellosis?
It is normal for the Salmonella bacteria residing inside the intestines of humans, which is discarded through faeces. However, it is common for humans consuming contaminated food or water.
Salmonella found mainly in meat of cattle, poultry meat, and sometimes dirty in fruits and vegetables. So it is always advised latter wash food before consumption, and cook well.
Treatment for Salmonella
We suggest treating dehydration by replacing fluids and electrolytes. However, in severe cases may be advised hospitalization and intravenous fluids. In addition, the doctor may recommend:
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Antibiotics: especially in those cases where the specialist suspected that the bacteria have entered the bloodstream, with a severe case or when the patient’s immune system is compromised.
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Antidiarrheal help relieve colic, and treat diarrhea associated with infection.
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Originally posted 2013-04-05 17:09:09.