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11 Treatments for Salmonella Food Poisoning

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Tests

1	Medical Procedures

3	Prescribed Medications

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Self Care

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Even though Salmonella food poisoning is a bacterial infection, most practitioners do not treat simple cases with antibiotics. Studies have shown that using antibiotics does not usually reduce the length of time that the patient is ill. Paradoxically, it appears that antibiotics...[read article]

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Tests for Salmonella Food Poisoning

1. Blood Culture A blood culture is a fairly routine test that checks for bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms in the blood. The test is relatively simple for the patient and i... More
2. Stool Culture Test A fecal culture is a laboratory test used to determine if bacteria, which can cause infection or disease, are present in your digestive tract. By testing your stool... More
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Fecal Occult Blood Test The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is performed as part of the routine physical examination during the examination of the rectum. It is used to detect microscopic b... More
5. Fecal White Blood Cells
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Medical Procedures for Salmonella Food Poisoning

1. Intravenous Fluid Replacement Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached... More
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Prescribed Medications for Salmonella Food Poisoning

1. ampicillin(Principen , Omnipen) AMPICILLIN (am pi SILL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral in... More
2. ciprofloxacin(Cipro , others...) Close CIPROFLOXACIN (sip roe FLOX a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v... More
3. sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim(Bactrim , others...) Close SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM or SMX-TMP (suhl fuh meth OK suh zohl; trye METH oh prim) is a combination of a sulfonamide antibiotic and a second antibiotic, trime... More
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Self Care for Salmonella Food Poisoning

1. Oral Rehydration Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo... More
2. Dietary Modification Dietary counseling provides individualizing nutritional care for encouraging modification of eating habits. It may also assist in prevention or treatment of nutriti... More
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