salmonellosis

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sal·mo·nel·lo·sis | \ ˌsal-mə-(ˌ)ne-ˈlō-səs

plural salmonelloses\ ˌsal-mə-(ˌ)ne-ˈlō-ˌsēz

Definition of salmonellosis

: infection with or disease caused by salmonellae

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Recent Examples on the Web Healthy people who get salmonellosis from eating the peanut butter in the JIF recall will likely recover after a few days just by staying hydrated. — Chris Smith, BGR, 23 May 2022 The company says there were no cases of salmonellosis connected to its products. — Chris Smith, BGR, 8 June 2022 Rodents can pass diseases on to humans, including salmonellosis, an infection caused by the salmonella bacteria, which can be especially dangerous to immunocompromised and other vulnerable people. — Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2022 Those who have questions about salmonellosis should contact the Maine CDC at 1-800-821-5821. — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021 Why Salmonella is dangerous Eating products that contain Salmonella can trigger an illness called salmonellosis. — Chris Smith, BGR, 23 May 2022 More severe cases of salmonellosis can include a high fever, body aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool and in some cases may be fatal. — Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 23 May 2022 People can develop salmonellosis after eating or handling food that contains the Salmonella bacteria. — Chris Smith, BGR, 18 Feb. 2022 Severe cases of salmonellosis can cause a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, rashes and blood in urine or stool. — Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2022 See More

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salmonellosis

noun

sal·mo·nel·lo·sis | \ ˌsal-mə-ˌne-ˈlō-səs

plural salmonelloses\ -ˌsēz

Medical Definition of salmonellosis

: 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)