Symptoms Of Salmonella

Fever And Chills

Nearly all patients with salmonellosis develop a fever and chills. In fact, an abnormally high temperature that accompanies the various gastrointestinal symptoms described here can indicate the patient has salmonella poisoning. Dehydration can make this symptom worse, as it impairs the body’s ability to regulate its temperature. While most patients can recover on their own, they should go to a doctor if their temperature gets higher than 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Some species of the salmonella bacteria can cause typhoid fever, which can be lethal. Extremely high temperature is actually one of the symptoms of typhoid fever. Patients should also go to a doctor if they develop joint pain, eye irritation, or painful urination, for such symptoms can mean the bacteria have spread to other parts of the body.

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