Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food...(the CDC most infected people develop dia...),Health

Date:11/6/2008

the CDC, most infected people develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps within 12 to 72 hours. The illness typically lasts four to seven days, and most people recover without treatment. But, for some, the diarrhea may be so severe that they need to be hospitalized. In these patients, the infection can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream, and then to other parts of the body, leading to death unless antibiotics are administered promptly. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Salmonella infection typically comes from undercooked eggs, poultry, or meat, but can also result from direct contact with farm animals, reptiles and pets.

More information

For more on salmonella, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

SOURCES: Casey Barton Behravesh, D.V.M., epidemiologist, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta; Pascal James Imperato, M.D., dean and Distinguished Service Professor, Graduate Program in Public Health, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Nov. 7, 2008, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

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