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salmonella typhi organism, digestive system, digestive system organs, salmonellosis, salmonella enterocolitis, infection, in the lining, the small intestine, bacteria salmonella, salmonella enterocolitis, range from mild to severe diarrheal illness, infection is acquired, ingestion of contaminated food, water, food, become contaminated, preparation, equipment, food preparation, unsanitary, incubation period is 8 to 48 hours after exposure, acute illness lasts, 1 to 2 weeks, bacteria is shed, in the feces, treated patients, a carrier state exists, people who shed the bacteria, 1 year, following the initial infection, risk factors, ingestion of improperly prepared, stored food, undercooked turkey, chicken, unrefrigerated turkey dressing, undercooked eggs, family members, recent salmonella infection, recent family illness, gastroenteritis, institutionalization, recent poultry ingestion, owning a pet iguana, turtles, lizards, snakes, reptiles, carriers of salmonella, old, young age, patients, impaired immune systems, 000 people develop salmonella infection, each year, two thirds of patients, less than 20 years of age, highest incidence occurs from july, october, abdominal pain, cramping, tenderness, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, fever, chills, muscle pain, tender abdomen, rose spots, tiny pink spots on the skin, stool culture, salmonella, febrile/cold agglutinins, objective of treatment, replace fluids, electrolytes, salt, minerals, lost by diarrhea, antidiarrheal medications, generally not given, prolong the infectious process, self care measures to avoid dehydration include drinking electrolyte solutions to replace fluids lost by diarrhea, a prescription, antibiotic therapy indicated, severe symptoms, diarrhea who, unable to take oral, by mouth, fluids, due to nausea, need medical attention, intravenous fluids, small children, fever, aches, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, people taking diuretics need to be cautious, diarrhea, stop taking the diuretic, acute episode, directed by the health care provider, dietary modifications, diarrhea helpful, restrict milk products, give bananas, rice, apples, toast, brat diet, infants should continue to breastfeed, receive electrolyte replacement solutions, directed by health care provider, probable outcome, symptoms subside in normal individuals in 2-5 days, a complication is dehydration from diarrhea especially in young children, infants, life-threatening meningitis, septicemia, food handlers who develop the carrier state, pass the infection, people who eat food, blood is noted, in the stools, child shows no improvement after 2-3 days, any, occurs, vomiting, abdominal pain is severe, signs of dehydration, decreased urine output, sunken eyes, sticky, dry mouth, absent tears, crying, unresponsiveness, proper food handling, storage, preventive measures, good hand washing is important especially, handling eggs, poultry, own a reptile, wear gloves, handling the animal, its feces, salmonella is passed, animal.