Table 3.
Onset, duration, and symptoms as caused by specific bacteria
| Bacteria | Onset | Duration | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmonella | 6–48 h | 1–7 d | N, V, F, P, ± blood |
| Campylobacter | 1–10 d | 5–14 d | F, H, P, N, V ± blood |
| Vibrio | 6 h–4 d | SL (up to 3 d) | N, V, D |
| Shigella | 1–6 d | SL (2–3 d) | F, P, D, ± blood |
| ETEC | 1–3 d | 2–3 d | D |
| C perfringens | 8–16 h | Less than 24 h | P, D |
| EHEC | 1–9 d | 1 wk | N, P, D + blood |
| C difficile | 4–5 d | Variable | F, N, P, D ± blood |
Abbreviations: D, diarrhea; F, fever; H, headache; N, nausea; P, abdominal pain; SL, self-limiting; V, vomiting.