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Diagnosis and Treatments

SALMONELLA TREATMENT - RECALL AND OUTBREAK ALERT: Salmonella recall and outbreak alert: Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is investigating the Salmonella outbreak linked to Veggie Booty snack food.  Over 50 people in at least 17 states have been sickened by the contaminated Veggie Bootie.  Learn more about the Salmonella outbreak linked to Veggie Booty and the Veggie Booty recall.

As a public service, the firm has provided an outbreak FAQ for people wanting to know if they are part of this outbreak.  Questions about Salmonella symptoms, testing, evidence and other issues are answered.

Information on Salmonella Diagnosis and Treatments

The following information about the symptoms of Salmonella poisoning is provided by Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., a nationally-recognized law firm in the area of food-borne illness lawsuits.  Senior partner, Fred Pritzker, is currently lead attorney for a major foodborne illness case involving victims from multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. To learn more about Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning: Attorney and Lawyer.

Salmonella Diagnosis

There are two methods of Salmonella diagnosis:

  • Laboratory Salmonella diagnosis from a stool sample
  • Diagnosis based on Salmonella symptoms

Because many pathogens can cause diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, clinical Salmonella bacteria identification requires laboratory tests of a stool sample from the infected person. Unless laboratory staff members are told to specifically look for Salmonella bacteria, these tests may not be performed. If Salmonella bacteria is found to be present in the stool, further tests are required to determine which type of Salmonella it is, and if necessary, what type of antibiotics should be used to treat the illness.

Salmonella Treatments: Fluids and Rest

In most cases, Salmonella poisoning runs its course in two to seven days. These cases only require a lot of fluids and rest. Clinical Salmonella treatments only become necessary if you or your family member becomes severely dehydrated or if the Salmonella bacteria infection spreads from the intestines into the blood.

Salmonella Treatments: Rehydration

If you or your family member has a Salmonella infection that includes severe diarrhea, you may need rehydration treatment, most often via an in-hospital intravenous drip. In the most severe cases of dehydration, or if the Salmonella infection spreads from the intestines to other parts of the body (most often the blood), antibiotic treatment may be necessary.

Salmonella Treatments: Antibiotics

The antibiotics most frequently used for Salmonella treatments are:

  • Ampicillin
  • Gentamicin
  • Trimethoprim
  • Sulfamethoxazole
  • Ciprofloxacin

In recent years, physicians have noted more cases of Salmonella poisoning that are resistant to antibiotics. This is most likely the result of using antibiotics to promote the growth of feed animals.

Attorney for Salmonella Bacteria Infection

Attorney Fred Pritzker has a national reputation for his work in the area of foodborne illness lawsuits. In recognition of his achievements, he has been selected for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

If you or someone you love has been hospitalized after a Salmonella infection or infection from any other foodborne illness, contact Fred Pritzker at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. Call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in the online consultation form.

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