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==Overview==
==Overview==
Infection with Y. enterocolitica can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the age of the person infected. Infection with Y. enterocolitica occurs most often in young children.
==Symptoms==
Common symptoms in children are
* [[Fever]]
* [[Abdominal pain]]
* [[Diarrhea]], which is often bloody.
Symptoms typically develop 4 to 7 days after exposure and may last 1 to 3 weeks or longer. In older children and adults, right-sided [[abdominal pain]] and [[fever]] may be the predominant symptoms, and may be confused with [[appendicitis]]. In a small proportion of cases, complications such as skin [[rash]], [[joint pain]]s, or spread of [[bacteria]] to the bloodstream can occur.


==History and Symptoms==
Infection with Y. enterocolitica can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the age of the person infected. Infection with Y. enterocolitica occurs most often in young children. Common symptoms in children are fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, which is often bloody. Symptoms typically develop 4 to 7 days after exposure and may last 1 to 3 weeks or longer. In older children and adults, right-sided abdominal pain and fever may be the predominant symptoms, and may be confused with appendicitis. In a small proportion of cases, complications such as skin rash, joint pains, or spread of bacteria to the bloodstream can occur.
==References==
==References==


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Overview

Infection with Y. enterocolitica can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the age of the person infected. Infection with Y. enterocolitica occurs most often in young children.

Symptoms

Common symptoms in children are

Symptoms typically develop 4 to 7 days after exposure and may last 1 to 3 weeks or longer. In older children and adults, right-sided abdominal pain and fever may be the predominant symptoms, and may be confused with appendicitis. In a small proportion of cases, complications such as skin rash, joint pains, or spread of bacteria to the bloodstream can occur.

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