Salmonella Infections

Alternate Names : Samonellosis, Salmonella Food Poisoning

How is the infection diagnosed?

The diagnosis of Salmonella infection starts with a medical history and physical examination. Salmonella organisms can be identified in the stool, blood, urine, or pus of an infected person. In severe cases, they may be found in the cerebrospinal fluid. This is the clear fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.