Just in case you haven't heard, it seems as if we once again have an salmonella outbreak. So maybe it might be time to review the salmonella symptoms just in case you happen to encounter it. Yeah, I know, I can hear you now..Not Me! But I'm sure that is what over 388 people said in 42 states over the last 3 months.
So, a bit of review might help don't you think?
The majority of people who do become infected with salmonella won't start seeing any symptoms until 12-72 hours after they have ingested the bacteria. The most common salmonella symptoms will be diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Now for even better news, if you get infected, the symptoms will most likely last anywhere from 4 to seven days. Sound like fun?
The only good news here is yes, you will recover and most likely won't need a trip to the local hospital Emergency Room.
So how do you prevent it? Simple..WASH YOUR HANDS and COOK YOUR FOOD!
Sorry, but isn't that what your Mama told you? Well..pay attention!
If you happen to get these salmonella symptoms, use some common sense, keep hydrated, if your fever is to high, use a good over the counter medicine then get yourself in bed and ride it out. Oh, hopefully you have loved ones around to make sure you are tended to.
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That's some really good information. Let's hope none of us have to ride that one out!
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