Salmonella is back in the news again on the heels of 187 illlnesses in 39 states linked to Daniele Italian Sausage Products.  Salmonella is generally associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramps.   Salmonella infection carries with it, however, the risk of complications.  One of these, endocarditis, is a very rare, but  serious complication.

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