Situation and vulnerability
Very young children, the elderly or those with another serious disease can develop complications. Contacts with animals are also a useful context.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Diarrhoea sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and fever are common. Joint or neurological complications can exceptionally follow infection.
Diagnosis and monitoring
Report blood in stools, difficulty drinking, and food exposures. The professional determines the relevant examinations and the need for treatment.
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Prevention and care
Cook enough food, avoid unpasteurized milk and separate the raw from the ready to eat. Rehydration is important; antibiotics are not systematic.
Practical issues
Do we still need antibiotics?
No: Management is often based on rehydration. Antibiotics are reserved for certain medically evaluated situations, including invasive infections; diarrhoea alone is not enough to decide them.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Shared meals, poultry and raw milk
- Frequencies of stools and drinking capacity
- Sick people after the same meal
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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