When should I call a doctor about a salmonella infection?
ANSWER
If you have a salmonella infection, it usually goes away on its own after a few days, but if you still are having symptoms more than a week after first getting the infection, you might want to see a doctor.
If a young child, older adult, or person with a weakened immune system has an infection, they should see a doctor if they have any of these symptoms for more than a couple of days:
- Bloody stools
- Dehydration
- Ongoing high fever
From: Salmonella (Salmonellosis) WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on December 28, 2018
SOURCES:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Salmonella.”
World Health Organization: “Salmonella (non-typhoidal).”
Foodsafety.org: “Sneaky Salmonella: It’s Common, Costly, and Preventable.”
Mayo Clinic: “Diseases and Conditions – Salmonella Infection.”
National Health Service (U.K.): “Salmonella infection.”
Kids Health from Nemours: “Salmonella Infections.”
Foodsafety.gov: “Salmonella.”
SOURCES:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Salmonella.”
World Health Organization: “Salmonella (non-typhoidal).”
Foodsafety.org: “Sneaky Salmonella: It’s Common, Costly, and Preventable.”
Mayo Clinic: “Diseases and Conditions – Salmonella Infection.”
National Health Service (U.K.): “Salmonella infection.”
Kids Health from Nemours: “Salmonella Infections.”
Foodsafety.gov: “Salmonella.”
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