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==History==
==History==
A detailed patient's history, particularly of the 72 hours prior to presenting to the doctor, is essential for the correct diagnosis of salmonellosis. A recent travel history, family members or close friends with similar symptoms, and details of meals from the past 72 hours should be asked. If the patient is a child or is unable to communicate, then this information should be obtains from the family member or person accompanying the patient. The onset of symptoms usually occurs between 6 and 72 hours after ingestion of contaminated food or water.
The initial evaluation of the patient should assess the severity of the disease, the need for rehydration and a detailed history to identify the likely cause of the disease.
 
A detailed history, particularly of the 72 hours prior to presenting to the doctor, is essential for the correct diagnosis of salmonellosis. A recent travel history, family members or close friends with similar symptoms, and details of meals from the past 72 hours should be asked. If the patient is a child or is unable to communicate, then this information should be obtains from the family member or person accompanying the patient.


==Common Symptoms==
==Common Symptoms==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jolanta Marszalek, M.D. [2] João André Alves Silva, M.D. [3]

Overview

Patients with Salmonellosis typically present with abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, acute diarrhea that may be bloody, and fever.[1]

History

The initial evaluation of the patient should assess the severity of the disease, the need for rehydration and a detailed history to identify the likely cause of the disease.

A detailed history, particularly of the 72 hours prior to presenting to the doctor, is essential for the correct diagnosis of salmonellosis. A recent travel history, family members or close friends with similar symptoms, and details of meals from the past 72 hours should be asked. If the patient is a child or is unable to communicate, then this information should be obtains from the family member or person accompanying the patient.

Common Symptoms

Symptoms usually begin with acute cramping abdominal pain and diarrhea that may or may not be bloody. Nausea and vomiting commonly occur. Fever may also be present. In children, the infection is associated with a longer duration as well as increased frequency of bloody diarrhea.[1]


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  1. 1.0 1.1 Coburn B, Grassl GA, Finlay BB (2007). "Salmonella, the host and disease: a brief review". Immunol Cell Biol. 85 (2): 112–8. doi:10.1038/sj.icb.7100007. PMID 17146467.


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