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For further information, see CMDT Part 35-17: Salmonellosis
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Prolonged or recurrent fevers accompanied by local infection in bone, joints, pleura, pericardium, lungs, or other sites
Gastrointestinal symptoms not a prominent feature
Mycotic aortic aneurysms may be a complication
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Systemic antimicrobial therapy plus drainage of any abscesses is required; duration of antimicrobial therapy depends on the site of infection
In patients with HIV, relapse is common, and suppressive therapy may be needed until immune reconstitution has been achieved with antiretroviral therapy
If the organism is susceptible, ciprofloxacin, 750 mg orally twice daily, may be effective both for treatment of acute infection and for suppression of recurrence
Drug-resistant fluoroquinolone and ceftriaxone strains may be on the rise