Salmonella Food Poisoning Learning Center

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Salmonella food poisoning is a bacterial food poisoning caused by the Salmonella bacterium. It results in the swelling of the lining of the stomach and intestines ( gastroenteritis ).

Basic Info

Symptoms
  • Abdominal Cramp
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abdominal Tenderness
Causes
Under appropriate laboratory conditions, Salmonella. Early in the infection, the blood is far more likely to positively...
Tests
Under appropriate laboratory conditions, Salmonella. Early in the infection, the blood is far more likely to positively...
Treatments
Chloramphenicol was the first antibiotic successfully used to treat Salmonella food poisoning. Ampicillin and trimethop...
Drugs
  • ampicillin
  • chloramphenicol
  • ciprofloxacin
Alternative Therapies
Homeopathic treatment can work very effectively in the treatment of Salmonella food poisoning. A number of alternative ...
Risk Factors
  • eating raw or undercooked poultry meat
  • Elderly
  • Raw egg
Complications
The prognosis for uncomplicated cases of Salmonella food poisoning is excellent. Most people recover completely within ...
Prevention
Prevention of Salmonella food poisoning involves the proper handling and cooking of foods likely to carry the bacteria....
Doctor Specialties
  • Family Medicine Specialist
  • Internist

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