Knowra Salmonellosis Salmonellosis Salmonellosis is an infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. It commonly causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, but some infections spread beyond the intestines.
Salmonella : A genus of bacteria that includes species causing intestinal illness and invasive infections in humans and animals. These bacteria cause salmonellosis after entering the body, usually through contaminated food or water.
Stool culture : A laboratory test that grows microorganisms from a stool sample to identify intestinal pathogens. It can confirm Salmonella infection and provide an isolate for further testing.
Typhoid fever : A systemic febrile illness caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, transmitted primarily through contaminated food or water. It is salmonellosis caused by a host-adapted serovar, unlike most self-limited foodborne cases.
Dehydration : A deficit of body water that can impair normal function, especially when fluid losses exceed intake. Persistent diarrhea and vomiting can cause dehydration during salmonellosis.
Salmonella enterica : A bacterial species containing most Salmonella serovars that cause disease in humans and other animals. Its diverse serovars differ in host range, disease pattern, and public-health importance.
Gastroenteritis : Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, commonly causing diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. Salmonellosis often produces this intestinal syndrome.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing : Laboratory testing that measures how susceptible a microorganism is to particular antimicrobial drugs. It helps guide drug choice when severe or invasive salmonellosis requires antibiotics.
Paratyphoid fever : A systemic febrile illness caused by Salmonella enterica serovars Paratyphi A, B, or C. It resembles typhoid fever but is caused by different Salmonella serovars.
Reactive arthritis : Joint inflammation that develops after certain infections, despite the absence of bacteria in the affected joint. It can follow Salmonella gastroenteritis in a small proportion of infected people.
Salmonella serotype : A classification of Salmonella based on variations in surface antigens. Serotyping helps track strains and investigate changes in foodborne disease patterns.
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