Salmonella Infection, Typhoid Fever
Salmonella Infection, Typhoid Fever
The bacterial infection which is cause by bacteria salmonella typhi. These bacteria usually attack on intestinal tract. People get infection through contaminated water and food. The incubation period of salmonella is 2 days. The more common symptoms are diarrhea which can cause severe dehydration if not treated early.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of salmonella infection include:
- Abdominal cramps
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Chills
- Nausea
- Blood in stool
Causes
The main cause of salmonella infection is drinking contaminated water and eating infected food, most involved food include:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Raw eggs
- Raw meat and seafood
Complications
If not treated early it may cause the following complications:
Diagnosis
This infection is easily diagnosis by stool test and blood test.
Treatment
The focus of treatment is to reduce the symptoms and prevent the complications:
- Antibiotics to treat to bacterial infection
- Anti-diarrheal medication to reduce the muscle cramping
Lifestyle and home remedies
Following home remedies will prevent to get infection:
- Stay hydrated
- Eat healthy and fresh food
- Avoid can food
- Exercise daily