can salmonella in the blood be treated and how to get the latest research ?

How salmonella infection is treated

The treatment for salmonella aims to replace lost fluids and prevent dehydration. Anti-diarrheal medicines are not advised because they may make the infection last longer. You may have any of the following:

Antibiotics:

Antibiotics may be given to help treat or prevent an infection caused by germs called bacteria.

Oral rehydrating solutions:

Caregivers may give you an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to drink. An ORS has the right amounts of water, salts, and sugar your body needs to replace body fluids. This may help prevent dehydration.

Intravenous therapy:

If you are dehydrated, you may need to stay in the hospital to receive intravenous (IV) fluids. IV fluids are solutions that contain water, mineral salts, sugars, and proteins. These are given through a tube placed in a vein.

With treatment, such as medicines and fluids, you may fully recover and resume normal activities.

Where you find more information

Contact the following for more information about salmonella infection:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Infectious Diseases
888-443-7232
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/