Patient Comments: Salmonella - Treatments
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Salmonella - Eggs
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Salmonella - Symptoms
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I was given ciprofloxacin 500mg for my Salmonella poisoning. Never heard of it until now, but yes, the doctor prescribed it and it worked.
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