Salmonella Homepage | CDC
www.cdc.gov › salmonella › indexGet tips to help protect you and your family from a Salmonella infection. CDC estimates Salmonella. Most people who get ill from Salmonella have diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually begin 6 hours to 6 days after infection and last 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without specific treatment and should not take antibiotics.
Outbreaks Involving Salmonella | CDC
www.cdc.gov › salmonella › outbreaksClick for PDF of Salmonella factsheet [PDF – 2 pages]. When two or more people get the same illness from the same contaminated food or drink, the event is called a foodborne disease outbreak. Similarly, when two or more people get the same illness from contact with the same animal or animal environment, the event is called a zoonotic outbreak.
Diagnosis and Treatment | Salmonella | CDC
www.cdc.gov › salmonella › generalApr 08, 2019 · Diagnosis and Treatment Print Salmonella infection is diagnosed when a laboratory test detects Salmonella bacteria in a person’s poop (stool), body tissue, or fluids. Most people recover without specific treatment. Antibiotics are typically used only to treat people with severe illness. Patients should drink extra fluids as long as diarrhea lasts.