What are the signs and symptoms of salmonellosis (Salmonella infection)?
Out of the thousands of types of Salmonella bacteria, only about twelve make people ill, usually with gastroenteritis. A smaller number cause typhoid fever, which can be a very serious and potentially fatal disease, especially in developing countries. A sign is something the doctor can see or touch, such as a rash, while a symptom is something the patient feels, such as dizziness or headache. Salmonella-induced Gastroenteritis signs and symptoms: • Stomach cramps • Bloody stools • Chills • Diarrhea • Fever • Headache • Muscle pains • Nausea • Vomiting Salmonella-induced Typhoid fever signs and symptoms: People who live in developed countries most commonly become infected when they travel abroad. The incubation period – time between becoming infected and symptoms appearing – is usually between 7 to 14 days. If Typhoid fever is left untreated symptoms develop over a course of four weeks, with additional symptoms appearing each week. The vast majority of patients respond rapidly to treatm