What to Do if You Suspect a Salmonella Infection?
Prevent a more severe case from developing by drinking plenty of fluids to stay
hydrated. Contact your health care provider to discuss any concerns or questions,
especially if you have bloody diarrhea or symptoms do not resolve in 2 to 3 days.
Your City and County Health Departments can also provide further information about
Salmonella infections as well as other general public health concerns. It is important
to report a suspected case of Salmonella infection to the local public health department.
Reporting Salmonella cases helps the City, County, or State Public Health Department
isolate the source of Salmonella infection and determine the specific type of Salmonella
strand. If a number of Salmonella cases occur in the same area at the same time,
it may mean that a restaurant, food, or water supply has been contaminated and needs
to be corrected by the public health department.
