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salmonella - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Salmonellosis: Infection with bacteria belonging to the genus Salmonella. Salmonellosis is a common cause of food poisoning as, for example, from raw eggs. ...
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salmonella - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
Salmonella typhi organism
Salmonella typhi organism
salmonella, Digestive system
Digestive system
salmonella, Digestive system organs
Digestive system organs

About salmonella (Source: Medem)
Salmonella is one of the most prevalent types of food-borne illnesses. Although the rate of new infections has been decreasing over the last few years, new cases of isolated outbreaks have been reported, especially of strains that are resistant to certain antibiotics. Three such outbreaks in Washington and California are reported in the May 19, 1999, issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions for salmonella (Source: MedicineNet)
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Causes of salmonella (Source: MedLinePlus)
Salmonella enterocolitis is one of the most common types of food poisoning. It occurs when you swallow food or water that is contaminated with the salmonella bacteria. Any food can become contaminated if food preparation conditions and equipment are unsanitary. You are more likely to get this type of infection if you have: Eaten improperly prepared or stored food (especially undercooked turkey or chicken, unrefrigerated turkey dressing, undercooked eggs); Family members with recent salmonella infection; Had a recent family illness with gastroenteritis ; Been in an institution; Eaten chicken recently; A pet iguana or other lizards, turtles, or snakes (reptiles are carriers of salmonella); A weakened immune system. Approximately 40,000 people develop salmonella infection in the United States each year. Most patients are younger than 20. The highest rate occurs from July through October. ...
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Symptoms of salmonella (Source: MedLinePlus)
The time between infection and symptom development is 8 - 48 hours. Symptoms include: Abdominal pain or cramping or tenderness; Chills ; Diarrhea ; Fever ; Muscle pain ; Nausea ; Vomiting. ...
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salmonella - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
The goal of treatment is to replace fluids and electrolytes lost by diarrhea. Electrolyte solutions are available without a prescription. Antidiarrheal medications are generally not given because they may prolong the infection. If you have severe symptoms, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics. People with diarrhea who are can't drink anything due to nausea may need medical attention and intravenous fluids. This is especially true for small children. Fever and aches can be treated with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. If you take diuretics, you may need to stop taking them during the acute episode, when diarrhea is present. Ask your health care provider for instructions. Changing your diet while you have diarrhea may help reduce symptoms. This may include avoiding milk products and following a BRAT diet. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. These are binding foods that make the stools firmer. Infants should continue to breastfeed and receive electrolyte replacement solutions as directed by your health care provider. ...
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News on salmonella
Salmonella Factoids (MedicineNet)
Salmonella From Pet Turtle Kills Baby (MedicineNet)
Baby Chicks Crawling With Salmonella (MedicineNet)
Pet Turtles Cause Salmonella Outbreak (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on salmonella
  • Salmonellosis - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by the salmonella bacterium. There are many different...are particularly likely to carry salmonella bacteria, wash your hands...
  • Hand-Washing - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Hand - washing is a simple and effective way to help prevent diseases , such as colds , flu , and food poisoning . When to wash your ...catching or spreading infectious diseases such as salmonella or...
  • Gastroenteritis ( WebMD )
    Gastroenteritis is a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines ...s diarrhea, food poisoning, dysentery, colitis, or uremic syndrome Salmonella - Typhoid fever;...
  • Food Poisoning and Safe Food Handling - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    In most cases , the diarrhea and other symptoms of food poisoning go away in 2 to 3 days , and you do ...Perfringens food poisoning (Clostridium perfringens) Salmonellosis ( Salmonella typhimurium,
  • Traveler's Diarrhea - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is traveler ' s diarrhea ? Traveler ' s diarrhea is a common medical problem for people traveling from developed , industrialized ...coli (E. coli), Campylobacter, Shigella, or Salmonella are the most...


  • Peripheral Vascular Disease ( WebMD )
    Peripheral vascular disease is any disease or disorder of the circulatory system outside of the ...block, narrow, or weaken blood vessels. Both salmonellosis (infection with Salmonella bacteria) and...
  • Sickle Cell Crisis ( WebMD )
    Sickle Cell Disease is a hereditary condition , common amongst African Americans , in which certain red blood cells become crescent ...infections are from flu viruses, pneumonia, and salmonella (a type...
  • Dehydration in Children ( WebMD )
    Dehydration means not enough fluid in a child's body...may make a child less likely to eat and may cause vomiting and diarrhea. Common bacterial infections include Salmonella , Escherichia coli,
  • Salmonella genome ( MedicineNet )

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