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Recent outbreaks of salmonella poisoning: distribution (%) of signs and symptoms
| Symptoms and signs | Non-typhoid salmonellae (n = 46) | S.typhi(n = 2) | S. paratyphi (n = 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diarrhoea | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Vomiting | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| Fever (>38°C) | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| Blood in stool | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdominal pain | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Cough | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Swinging fever | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| >5% dehydrated | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rose spots | 0 | 1 | 0 |
