Does salmonella cause long term damage to your stomach?

In other cases, damage to the lining of the gut causes the longer-term complications. read more

I have linked a study (journal article) below that was completed a few years back that compared the long term and shot term affects of Salmonella, however it is a long read so i suggest skipping to the discussion section. This study was completed on patients who had salmonella within a time period of 3 or 12 months. read more

Long-term Effects of Salmonella Infection . A few individuals who get salmonella infection may experience Reiter's syndrome. Reiter's syndrome is characterised with pains in the joints, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination. It can last for months or years. This can cause long-lasting disabling effects such as arthritis. read more

According to the World Health Organization, salmonella bacteria is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness around the world. In the United States, 1.4 million infections result in over 150,000 doctor visits, 15,000 hospitalizations, and 500 deaths each year. read more