A02: Other salmonella infections
A02.1: Salmonella sepsis
Salmonella are pathogenic bacteria. There are many different types of salmonella. Salmonella are transmitted via poultry, pigs or cattle in particular. For example, eating eggs or meat that have not been adequately heated can result in a salmonella infection.
A salmonella infection often results in inflammation of the intestines. This usually results in diarrhea and abdominal pain. In addition, you may also get headaches or have to vomit. Salmonella have gotten into your blood and have been able to spread throughout your body. This is also called blood poisoning or sepsis. You normally have a fever and are very sick. Blood poisoning can damage many organs. For example, the kidneys or liver may no longer work properly.
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