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

Examples of salmonellosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal. —Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025

Although most cases of salmonellosis are mild, young children, the elderly and people who have weakened immune systems are vulnerable to infections that could potentially be fatal. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024

Most people with salmonellosis develop symptoms including diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. —Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025

Ingesting contaminated food can lead to a Salmonella infection, also known as salmonellosis. —Korin Miller, Health, 5 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for salmonellosis

• amyloidosis
• anaplasmosis
• anastomosis
• aponeurosis
• apotheosis
• aspergillosis
• blastomycosis
• coccidiosis
• cryptococcosis
• cysticercosis
• endocytosis
• exocytosis

Medical Definition

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)