Salmonellosis
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Salmonellosis is a bacterial disease that most commonly causes enteritis (inflammation of the intestines), septicemia (systemic disease due to the presence of bacteria or their toxin in the bloodstream) and abortions.
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It is not uncommon for the infected individual to be a subclinical carrier, which is a carrier with no symptoms.
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Salmonellosis is caused by any one of more than 2000 serotypes (subtypes) of the Salmonellae bacteria. It is seen in both dogs and cats.
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In dogs, clinical disease is most commonly seen in immature puppies and pregnant bitches/font>
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Depending on the severity of clinical signs, treatment options may include out patient care or may necessitate hospitalization.
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Affected individuals are contagious, and should be kept in isolation and handled carefully.
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Food restriction may be recommended for those patients with severe gastrointestinal signs.
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Supportive care, to include fluid and electrolyte therapy, and/or intestinal adsorbents and protectants, may be indicated. /font>
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Antibiotic therapy may be indicated in certain cases, but contraindicated in others.
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