what is salmonella and How to treat it?
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2018-11-22T07:38:26+00:00
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salmonella is the gram-negative bacteria belonging to the family of Enterobacteriaceae that causes the infection of the GIT tract. by using 2 virulence factors i.e. adhesion factor and fimbriae, salmonella enters the body through different routes and saves itself from the phagocytosis and the complement system and the attached with the mucosal surface of the intestine and cause disease.
salmonella causes different sign and symptoms:
nausea
chills
vomiting
dehydration
abdominal cramps
headache
Treatment:
fluid therapy (rehydration )
intake more liquid-like juices
take an antibiotic in serious condition etc
hope you got itt.
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