I read that it takes 6 hours to 72hours for salmonella poisoning to show, but is there a way the doctor can check before then? I'm asking because my husband was cooking chicken and my daughter (who's 1½) reached on the counter and grabbed a piece and licked it when he wasnt watching. he took it from her and told me what she did, so i flushed her mouth out and washed her hands vigarously with antibacterial soap. I am wondering because I'm scared and I dont know if I should go to the ER or wait til I see the symptoms.
Let me say I AM NOT a bad mother, nor my husband a bad father. Mistakes do happen and my daughter has just now started reaching up.
I NEED SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY!
thanks
2006-11-25 13:55:23 · 6 answers · asked by A.J. 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Hey, accidents happen and kids will be kids. My two-year old gets into everything as well.
Just keep an eye on her for the next three days. If she starts showing symptoms, then go to the doctor/ER.
Don't worry, she will probably be OK.
From Yahoo! Health:
"Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. They develop 12 to 72 hours after infection, and the illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. However, diarrhea and dehydration may be so severe that it is necessary to go to the hospital. Older adults, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are at highest risk."
2006-11-25 14:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by Uther Aurelianus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure she will be fine. Just keep your eyes on her, and if she starts vomiting make sure she gets plenty of fluids with electrolytes. Pediasure makes one just for kids, I think it's called Pedialyte. Check on the bottle to make sure she's old enough, but babies put all kinds of stuff in their mouths, and they still live!, so don't worry, and nobody thinks you are a bad mother! You'd have to have eyes in the back of your head to watch her at all times! Try to relax, and I'm sure she'll be just fine!!!!
2006-11-25 14:07:10 · answer #2 · answered by purplepartygirrl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard that eating Yogurt will counteract ecoli
maybe it will help Salmonella to
do some research on the web about Yogurt and Ecoli and Salmonella
2006-11-25 14:09:31 · answer #3 · answered by Utopia 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Watch her carefully and call the doctor.
2006-11-25 14:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe...their immune system works effectively more than ur mother have...
2016-05-23 02:53:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only when you start spewing do you need to worry.
Coach
2006-11-25 14:02:34 · answer #6 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋