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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Due to the current salmonellosis outbreak, people are encouraged to soak feeders in a 1:10 ratio of household bleach to water, and to allow the feeders to dry completely before refilling.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis can result from salmonellosis.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 8 June 2022
Fish and Game: Remove bird feeders to prevent spread of salmonellosis
Idaho Fish and Game officials are recommending residents temporarily remove bird feeders on their properties to prevent further spread of an outbreak of salmonellosis, a bacterial disease that’s fatal to birds.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 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, 5 Jan. 2024
What is Salmonella? Salmonella, or salmonellosis, is a bacterial infection that affects the intestinal tract, according to the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit medical research center.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2023
Cantaloupes linked to salmonella outbreak in 34 states, CDC says
Salmonella is a bacteria that can make people sick, and most types cause an illness called salmonellosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2023
Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2023
But eating contaminated chocolates can lead to salmonellosis.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 25 May 2022
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis can result from salmonellosis.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 8 June 2022
Fish and Game: Remove bird feeders to prevent spread of salmonellosis
Idaho Fish and Game officials are recommending residents temporarily remove bird feeders on their properties to prevent further spread of an outbreak of salmonellosis, a bacterial disease that’s fatal to birds.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 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, 5 Jan. 2024
What is Salmonella? Salmonella, or salmonellosis, is a bacterial infection that affects the intestinal tract, according to the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit medical research center.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2023
Cantaloupes linked to salmonella outbreak in 34 states, CDC says
Salmonella is a bacteria that can make people sick, and most types cause an illness called salmonellosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2023
Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2023
But eating contaminated chocolates can lead to salmonellosis.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 25 May 2022
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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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