Possible Complications
In most cases, Salmonella infection is not dangerous. Nevertheless, possible complications would happen, especially in people with compromised immune systems, pregnant women, transplant recipients, older adults, young children, or infants. These include:
– Dehydration: Persistent diarrhea may make you become dehydrated. Warning symptoms include sunken eyes, reduced production of tears, dry tongue and mouth, or reduced urine volume.
– Bacteremia: When Salmonella bacteria penetrate the bloodstream, it would infect other tissues, such as bone marrow, bones, the lining of your valves or heart, tissues around the spinal cord and brain, as well as the lining of blood vessels.
– Reactive arthritis: Typical symptoms include painful joints, painful urination, or eye irritation. [5]
