salmonellas
Rod-shaped gut pathogens
Salmonellas is the plural of salmonella, a genus of bacteria that causes food poisoning and typhoid fever.
The bacteria typically spread through contaminated eggs, poultry, or water: The outbreak was traced to salmonellas in the egg supply.
The alternative plural salmonellae appears in scientific contexts.
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- foodborneSpread via consumed items
- strainsVarieties, injuries, or sifts
outbreak · gastroenteritis · poultry · eggs · raw · undercooked · cross-contamination · fecal
Sickness from contaminated eating
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- feverElevated body temperature
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
nausea · dehydration · hospitalization · symptoms · recovery · antibiotics · stool · culture
Preparing food with heat
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
recall · inspection · pasteurization · hygiene · testing · thermometer · storage · handling
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- foodborneSpread via consumed items
strains · outbreak · gastroenteritis · poultry · eggs · raw · undercooked · cross-contamination · fecal · intestinal
food poisoning
Sickness from contaminated eating
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- feverElevated body temperature
cramps · nausea · dehydration · hospitalization · symptoms · recovery · antibiotics · stool · culture · diagnosis
cooking
Preparing food with heat
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
sanitation · recall · inspection · pasteurization · hygiene · testing · thermometer · storage · handling · CDC
salmonellasviruses
Submicroscopic infectious particles
noroviruses · rotaviruses · bacteriophages · prions · parasites
salmonellasprobiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
beneficial bacteria · lactobacilli · bifidobacteria · gut flora · microbiome