Office of Communicable Diseases

Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

General Information on Salmonellosis

Health Data and Statistics

Salmonella Infection and Animals

La Salmonela y los Animales

Who can I contact at the Department of Health about Salmonellosis?

Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577.