Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
Symptoms of Salmonella
- Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
- Some people--especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems--may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
