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Estimated 400 fatal cases each year; a few cases are complicated by chronic arthritis. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Sequelae
Estimated 400 fatal cases each year; a few cases are complicated by chronic arthritis.
Transmission
Contaminated food, water, or contact with infected animals.
Prognosis
Persons with diarrhea usually recover completely, although it may be several months before their bowel habits are entirely normal. A small number of persons who are infected with Salmonella, will go on to develop pains in their joints, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination. This is called Reiter's syndrome. It can last for months or years, and can lead to chronic arthritis which is difficult to treat. Antibiotic treatment does not make a difference in whether or not the person later develops arthritis.[1]
Long-Term Consequences
Persons with diarrhea usually recover completely, although it may be several months before their bowel habits are entirely normal. A small number of persons with Salmonella develop pain in their joints, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination. This is called Reiter's syndrome. It can last for months or years, and can lead to chronic arthritis which is difficult to treat. Antibiotic treatment does not make a difference in whether or not the person develops arthritis.