What causes salmonella to spread?

Answer 1

Salmonella is responsible for many terrible illnesses, including death. The US has gone through numerous outbreak recently, and there are sure to be more on the horizon. Check out www.foodsafetycentral.net for more information on Salmonella outbreaks

Answer 2

Salmonellosis is an infection with Salmonellabacteria. Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. In most cases, the illness lasts four to seven days, and most people recover without treatment.[1] However, in some cases the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient becomes dangerously dehydrated and must be taken to a hospital. At the hospital, the patient may receive intravenous fluids to treat the dehydration, and may be given medications to provide symptomatic relief, such as fever reduction. In severe cases, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites, and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to develop severe illness. Some people afflicted with salmonellosis later experience reactive Arthritis, which can have long-lasting, disabling effects. There are different kinds of Salmonella, including S. bongori and S. enterica.

The type of Salmonella usually associated with infections in humans, nontyphoidal Salmonella, is usually contracted from sources such as:

• Poultry, pork, and beef, if the meat is prepared incorrectly or is infected with the bacteria after preparation.[2]
• Infected eggs, egg products, and milk when not prepared, handled, or refrigerated properly.[2]
• Reptiles, such as turtles, lizards, and snakes, which may carry the bacteria on their skin.
• Tainted fruits and vegetables.[2]

Answer 3

Most people are infected with salmonella by eating foods that have been contaminated by feces. Commonly infected foods include Raw meat, poultry and seafood.

Answer 4

"Salmonella poisoning" (salmonellosis/ enteris) is caused by the bacteria of the genus Salmonella.

Answer 5

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