Tom has had diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps since eating some chicken the day before. He recovers completely after about 5 days and is pretty certain he had food poisoning. What type of food poisoning did Tom most likely have?

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The symptoms (diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps) and timeline (recovery after about 5 days) are consistent with salmonellosis, which is commonly caused by eating undercooked or contaminated poultry. Influenza and botulism have different symptoms and botulism can be fatal. Campylobacter can also cause similar symptoms, but is typically associated with undercooked or contaminated meat, rather than specifically poultry.

Tom Has Had Diarrhea, Fever, and Abdominal Cramps Since Eating