Understanding Salmonella: A Guide to its 10 Symptoms
6. Dehydration
Dehydration is a secondary symptom of salmonellosis; it is not caused by the bacterium directly. The body loses fluids and electrolytes through diarrhea and vomiting. Additionally, people frequently avoid eating and drinking when they feel nauseous, and it is difficult to drink enough to stay hydrated when the body violently loses fluids for multiple days.
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