as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
the one person in the tour group who didn't drink the water was spared Montezuma's revenge
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diarrhea
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Although most people with a salmonella infection will experience symptoms, like diarrhea, stomach pain and fever, most recover without seeking medical care.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
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Most people infected with salmonella typically experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually starting 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the CDC.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Montezuma's revenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Montezuma%27s%20revenge. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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