The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.
Persons with diarrhea usually recover completely, although it may be several months before their bowel habits are entirely normal. A small number of persons with Salmonella develop pain in their joints, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination. This is called Reiter's syndrome. It can last for months or years, and can lead to chronic arthritis which is difficult to treat. Antibiotic treatment does not make a difference in whether or not the person develops arthritis. Other possible complication is typhoid fever, a more serious disease caused by a certain strain of Salmonella, however, it is not common in the United States, frequently occurring in developing countries.
What to expect if I have Salmonellosis  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the {{ORGANIZATION}} infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.
Persons with diarrhea usually recover completely, although it may be several months before their bowel habits are entirely normal. A small number of persons with {{ORGANIZATION}} develop pain in their joints, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination. This is called {{ORGANIZATION}}'s syndrome. It can last for months or years, and can lead to chronic arthritis which is difficult to treat. Antibiotic treatment does not make a difference in whether or not the person develops arthritis. Other possible complication is typhoid fever, a more serious disease caused by a certain strain of Salmonella, however, it is not common in the United States, frequently occurring in developing countries.