paratyphoid
Salmonella-caused fever disease
Paratyphoid is a bacterial infection similar to typhoid fever but usually milder, caused by certain Salmonella strains and spread through contaminated food or water.
Symptoms include fever, headache, and digestive disturbances.
The term also functions as an adjective: paratyphoid fever, paratyphoid bacteria.
Foodborne bacterial illness
- bacillusCylindrical bacterial cell
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
- bacteriologyScience of microscopic organisms
microbiology · cultures · colonies · agar · endotoxin · contamination · microbiota
Elevated body temperature
- chillsShivering spells from illness
- malaiseDiffuse, sourceless discomfort
- headacheCranial pain
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
nausea · vomiting · weakness · fatigue · dehydration · myalgia · anorexia · constipation
Carried by liquid flow
- fecal-oralTransmission via ingested waste
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
- carrierOne that transports
- spreadTo distribute widely
outbreak · endemic · epidemic · pandemic · hygiene · sanitation · handwashing · quarantine
Disease prevention injection
- immunizationProtective medical injection
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
- boosterSomething that increases strength
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
immunity · vaccination · sanitation · food-safety · handwashing
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- ciprofloxacinFluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
cultures · diagnosis · antimicrobial · resistance · recovery
salmonella
Foodborne bacterial illness
- bacillusCylindrical bacterial cell
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
bacteriology · microbiology · cultures · colonies · agar · endotoxin · contamination · microbiota
fever
Elevated body temperature
diarrhea · nausea · vomiting · weakness · fatigue · dehydration · myalgia · anorexia · constipation · sweating
waterborne
Carried by liquid flow
- fecal-oralTransmission via ingested waste
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
- carrierOne that transports
spread · outbreak · endemic · epidemic · pandemic · hygiene · sanitation · handwashing · quarantine · epidemiology
vaccine
Disease prevention injection
- immunizationProtective medical injection
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
- boosterSomething that increases strength
prophylaxis · immunity · vaccination · sanitation · food-safety · handwashing
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- ciprofloxacinFluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
hospitalization · cultures · diagnosis · antimicrobial · resistance · recovery