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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. | |||
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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
- 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 pains, or spread of bacteria to the bloodstream can occur.
References