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Salmonella infection is diagnosed when a laboratory test detects Salmonella bacteria in a person’s stool (poop), body tissue, or fluids. Antibiotic treatment is recommended for: People with severe illness. People with a weakened immune system, such as from HIV infection or chemotherapy treatment.
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Antibiotics are NOT recommended for treating most patients...
- Diagnostic and Public Health Testing
Diagnosing Salmonella infection requires testing a specimen...
- Prevention
Don’t let Salmonella make you or your loved ones sick. Take...
- Additional Information
Every spring, the MMWR publishes a report of the incidence...
- Symptoms
Symptoms of Salmonella include diarrhea (can be bloody),...
- Treatment
Antibiotics are sometimes used to treat severe intestinal...
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7 paź 2024 · Overview. Salmonellosis, the illness caused by Salmonella bacteria, primarily results in mild to severe acute gastroenteritis. Laboratory testing, particularly culture, is recommended for the diagnosis of salmonellosis. With some Salmonella becoming less susceptible to essential antibiotics, antimicrobial susceptibility testing may be necessary.
11 maj 2023 · Salmonella bacteremia is generally treated with a single bactericidal drug for 10-14 days. Given the resistance trends, life-threatening infections should be treated with both a...
11 paź 2024 · Antibiotics are sometimes used to treat severe intestinal illness. They also are sometimes used to treat people at risk for severe illness. But the good news is that most people with Salmonella infection recover without needing to take antibiotics.
29 kwi 2022 · Antibiotics. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria. These are usually given if your provider suspects that salmonella bacteria have entered your bloodstream, your infection is severe or you have a weakened immune system.
5 gru 2023 · Treatment includes fluid and electrolyte replacement; antibiotics are typically reserved for patients with severe or prolonged symptoms or risk factors for developing more severe disease, or extraintestinal complications.
19 paź 2017 · Methodology. Full Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diarrhea. Future Directions. Notes. References. Additional Resources. Back to top. These guidelines are intended for use by healthcare professionals who care for children and adults with suspected or confirmed infectious diarrhea.
