salmonellosis
noun
sal·mo·nel·lo·sis
ˌsal-mə-(ˌ)ne-ˈlō-səs 
plural salmonelloses
ˌsal-mə-(ˌ)ne-ˈlō-ˌsēz
: infection with or disease caused by salmonellae
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Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is a widespread bacterial illness that affects the intestinal tract.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024
Consumption of contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, the most common symptoms of which are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Salmonella is a bacteria that can make people sick with salmonellosis.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 10 July 2024
The majority of people recover from salmonellosis without any specific treatment, but antibiotics may be used to treat people who have a severe illness or who are at high risk for serious illness.
—Korin Miller, Health, 12 June 2024
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024
Consumption of contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, the most common symptoms of which are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Salmonella is a bacteria that can make people sick with salmonellosis.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 10 July 2024
The majority of people recover from salmonellosis without any specific treatment, but antibiotics may be used to treat people who have a severe illness or who are at high risk for serious illness.
—Korin Miller, Health, 12 June 2024
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salmonellosis
noun
sal·mo·nel·lo·sis
ˌsal-mə-ˌne-ˈlō-səs
plural salmonelloses
-ˌsēz
: infection with or disease caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella typically marked by gastroenteritis but often complicated by septicemia, meningitis, endocarditis, and various focal lesions (as in the kidneys)
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