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Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis also known as Salmonella is a type of food poisoning caused by bacteria generally found in raw food and water. All questions concerning symptoms, causes and treatments can be found here.

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How can we differentiate between Salmonella and Proteus mirabilis and why are they are mistaken?

Proteus is phenylalanine deaminase, urease and indole positive Salmonella negative. Proteus swarm on nonselective media, Salmonella does not.

Can a person get salmonella poisoning from snakes?

No- snakes are venomous, not poisonous. Venom is only dangerous if it directly enters your bloodstream, so snakes are mostly safe to eat. Some snakes may actually be poisonous, usually the brighter coloured ones, as a defense against predators and not a method of predation. But just like with any animal, snakes can still cause food poisoning if improperly prepared, or if the meat is tainted.

What if salmonella typhi O is 1 80?

If a blood test comes back with salmonella typhi O at a level of 1 80, it means a person has contracted typhoid fever.

What type of organism is salmonella typhi?

It's a gram-negative coccobacilli, an enteric bacteria, produces endotoxin, and sometimes, if not properly treated, may cause septicemia. Patients may complain of fever/rigors with abdominal cramping. One drug of choice for patients with symptoms is ciprofloxacillin. For more severe cases (such as in septicemia), intravenous therapy would be indicated with third-generation cephalosporins, such as ceftriaxone.

What level of infectivity does salmonella food poisoning have?

The infective dose will depend upon the strain of Salmonella and the susceptibility of the person infected. It could be as low as 15-20 cells. See Related Links.

If a 2 year old eats a raw chicken neck will he get salmonella?

Salmonella is so prevalent on raw chicken that the likelihood of the child's having consumed some Salmonella is fairly high. But Campylobacter is even more likely. That does not necessarily mean the child will become ill. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned or if the child is sick.

What is used to diagnose salmonella food poisoning?

Salmonella can be grown and.viewed under a microscope for identification.the blood is far more likely to positively show a presence of the Salmonella bacterium.positive cultures can be obtained from the stool and in some cases from a urine culture.

Can chicken broth cause salmonella?

Yes, if the chicken used in the broth has salmonella, then it is possible that the broth will have it as well.

Is it possible to develop an immunity to Salmonella?

Although one cannot be completely immune to salmonella, humans can develop resistances against it. Whether you get sick or not from eating foods infected with salmonella depends upon your bodies inherent and developed resistance against it and the strain of salmonella in the food you are consuming.

Does Alcohol kill salmonella?

by David J. Hanson, Ph. D. "Alcohol with a meal can lower the risk of food poisoning" reports the New York Times. 1 The evidence continues to grow that drinking alcoholic beverages with dinner can either prevent food poisoning or reduce its effects. Food poisoning appears to be much more common than most people realize because they often incorrectly attribute their symptoms to flu. More serious is the fact that food poisoning can be fatal. An outbreak of gastroenteritis leading to diarrhea, vomiting and high fever among passengers on a cruise ship was analyzed. Research indicated that the consumption of alcohol by many of the passengers may have been what prevented them from getting sick. 2 A Spanish study of an outbreak of acute salmonella gastric infection among people at a banquet found that "the protective effect of alcohol was strongest for subjects who had drunk more than 40 grams of alcohol, with attack rates being 95% for those who had not drunk alcohol, 78% for those who had drunk less than 40 grams, and 54% for those who had drunk more than 40 grams. 3 A standard drink in the U.S. contains 14 grams of alcohol. A standard drink is a can or bottle of beer (12 ounces) a glass of wine (5 ounces) or a shot of distilled spirits (1.5 ounce). Thus, three standard drinks would equal 42 grams of alcohol. In a similar incident, Desenclos and his colleagues studied an outbreak of illness caused by people eating oysters contaminated with shigella or salmonella. The researchers found that "After controlling for potential confounders, a protective effect for beverages that have an alcohol concentration >10% was found, but no protective effect was found for beverages with an alcohol concentration <10%." 4 Thus, it appears that the higher the alcoholic content or proof of the beverage, the more protective it is against food poisoning.

Taxonomy of Salmonella typhi?

Well, I know the Domain is Eubacteria, the Kingdom is Bacteria, the Genus is Salmonella, and the Species is Enterica. I'm sorry I don't know the phylum, class, order, or family! :(

If you eat raw eggs will always get salmonella?

No, only if the egg has salmonella. However, you can't tell if something has salmonella just by looking at it, so it is best to fully cook the egg to kill the salmonella bacteria.

What pet can give you salmonella?

Snakes, lizards, iguanas and turtles can all pass salmonella on to you, which is why you should always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling them.

Chicken eggs too!

Is the Sunkist 4 lb bag of pistachios from Sam's Club affected by the salmonella contamination recall?

Sunkist Pistachios come from Paramount Farms. The recalled product is apparently from Setton Farms. Stay tuned . . . Paramount Farms is NOT INCLUDED in the pistachio recall. The recall is for roasted shelled and inshell pistachios from Setton Farms who apparently supplies Kraft. Paramount Farm pistachios are free and clear (as of right now). I hope that helped! I bought a bag from Sam's last weekend and have found several dead worms in them, they SHOULD be recalled as well. They are apparently are not healthy for worms.

Can a cat get salmonella poisoning?

Yes. Cats can get salmonellosis, though some believe that a healthy cat will be less likely to show symptoms.

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How many eggs would you drink to get salmonella?

It's not about how many you have, it's if they're infected or not. If they aren't you won't catch it regardless of how many you have. If they are infected one can be enough.

Does Salmonella cause high white blood count?

yes it can because it is a bacteria, the bodys immune system automatically starts producing more white cells to fight off the bacteria

Do raw potatoes have salmonella in them?

Raw potatoes can be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella and other disease-causing organisms are found in soil and potatoes are grown in soil.

Do salmonella cause blood in urine?

Salmonella does not typically cause bloody urine. However, it can cause bloody stool. The illness can be passed to other people through urine, blood, and stool, so stay away from other people if infected.