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Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning (salmonellosis) are often mistaken for a simple stomach upset, a case of the flu, or another type of food poisoning. Most individuals who contract salmonellosis don't know the source of the symptoms, which typically develop 12 to 72 hours after ingestion of the Salmonella bacteria.
Individuals who experience the following symptoms may have a Salmonella infection:
These signs and symptoms of Salmonella poisoning can last from a day or two all the way up to two weeks, and if they're severe enough, medical attention is appropriate. Children, the elderly, and people with a compromised immune system are vulnerable to worsening symptoms of Salmonella, and they should not "wait it out" if they're experiencing such symptoms; they should see a physician immediately.
About a dozen types of Salmonella (of the more than 2,000 that exist) can cause these symptoms in humans. Other symptoms of Salmonella poisoning depend on the specific type of Salmonella bacteria involved. These symptoms are:
It's important to note that a person may have a significant Salmonella infection and not show any symptoms whatsoever. However, he or she may continue to shed the Salmonella bacteria in feces and thus remain contagious to others for up to a year. Exposure to Salmonella-contaminated feces is another common method of contracting Salmonella poisoning.
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