Transmission, Treatment and Prevention of Salmonella

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Transmission, Treatment and Prevention of Salmonella Abstract Salmonella is a gram-negative rod, which is known to infect humans, birds, and other mammals by invading and irritating the intestines. It is more common in poultry and swine which, if consumed, can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. The infectious disease can be found almost everywhere and anywhere, including in water, animal feces, raw poultry, and raw seafood. Animals consume salmonella from the soil or contaminated processed feed. In humans, salmonella can lead to a developing typhoid-like fever that persists among other symptoms. However, there is no vaccine available for Salmonella but no treatment is needed because the infection is usually simply fought off by the immune system. There are various ways of preventing the salmonella infection as well, for example, careful cleaning of hands and utensils while cooking are simple preventative actions. Keeping clean and properly preparing food are the best ways contamination and spread of Salmonella can be avoided. Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning. It is a gram-negative, aerobic (oxygen requiring), rod-shaped bacterium that can infect humans, birds, reptiles, and other animals. It results in the swelling of the lining of the stomach and intestines. Salmonella food poisoning occurs worldwide, however it is most frequently reported in North America and Europe. In the United States, Salmonella is responsible for about 15% of all cases of food poisoning (Salmonella food poisoning). The simplest explanation of the Salmonella infection is that a sufficient amount of salmonellae reach the small intestine and invade the lumen (the space within the intestine) where they mul... ... middle of paper ... ...th.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/salmonella-enterocolitis/overview.html?scp=1-spot&sq=salmonella&st=cse>. “Salmonella Food Poisoning .” Health A to Z. 14 Aug. 2006. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 19 July 2008 . “Salmonella Infection.” Yahoo Health. 12 Apr. 2007. 20 July 2008 . “Salmonella Questions and Answers.” USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. 20 Sept. 2006. 20 July 2008 . “Salmonellosis (Salmonella).” Utah Department of Health. Aug. 2001. 20 July 2008 .

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