In this Article

• What is Salmonella?
• Who discovered Salmonella?
• What are symptoms of Salmonella infection?
• How is Salmonella transmitted to humans?
• How do Salmonella spp cause disease in people?
• How do you diagnose Salmonella infections?
• How are Salmonella infections treated?
• How can Salmonella infections be prevented?
• Where can I find more information about Salmonella?
• Salmonella At A Glance
• Pictures of Salmonella Outbreak - Slideshow
• Patient Discussions: Salmonella - Describe Your Symptoms Experienced
• Salmonella Glossary
• Salmonella Index

Where can I find more information about Salmonella?

For additional information about Salmonella, see the following:

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/Salmonella
/page12_em.htm

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article
/785774-overview

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls
/MajorProductRecalls/Peanut/default.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo
/TyphoidFever_g.htm#What are the signs and symptoms of typhoid fever

Salmonella At A Glance

• Salmonella are bacteria that cause diseases (gastroenteritis, typhoid fever, paratyphoid fever) in humans.
• Salmonella are transferred to humans by many routes (for example, unwashed fruits, vegetables and nuts, uncooked or undercooked meats and eggs, contaminated water).
• Salmonella infections are usually diagnosed by fecal cultures.
• Antibiotics are often used to eliminate infections.
• Good hygiene practices, washing vegetables and fruits, adequate cooking of meats and eggs, and public-health vigilance helps prevent Salmonella infections.
• Salmonella vaccines are available for poultry and animals; only typhoid fever vaccines are available for humans; there is no vaccine available for salmonellosis.

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