Symptoms of Salmonella infection include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, rose spots, abdominal pain (mimicking appendicitis), diarrhea, and hepatosplenomegaly. Complications can lead to intestinal perforation and peritonitis.
La infección por Salmonella puede causar una variedad de síntomas, que incluyen fiebre, dolor de cabeza, náuseas, vómitos y manchas rosadas en el abdomen. También puede presentarse con dolor abdominal, diarrea y hepatosplenomegalia. Las complicaciones graves pueden incluir perforación intestinal y peritonitis, que pueden ser fatales.
| Front | Symptoms of Salmonella infection: |
|---|---|
| Back | Fever Headache Nausea Vomiting Rose Spots Abdominal pain (mimics appendicitis) Diarrhea Hepatosplenomegaly Death due to intestinal perforation and peritonitis |
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