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Yersinia enterocolitica infection history and symptoms
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Infection with Y. enterocolitica can cause a variety of symptoms depending on the age of the person infected. Infection with Y. enterocolitica occurs most often in young children.
Symptoms
Symptoms
Common symptoms in children are
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea, which is often bloody.
Symptoms typically develop 4 to 7 days after exposure and may last 1 to 3 weeks or longer. In older children and adults, right-sided abdominal pain and fever may be the predominant symptoms, and may be confused with appendicitis. In a small proportion of cases, complications such as skin rash, joint pains, or spread of bacteria to the bloodstream can occur.
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