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salmonellosis

American

[sal-muh-nl-oh-sis] / ˌsæl mə nlˈoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

food poisoning caused by consumption of food contaminated with bacteria of the genus Salmonella, characterized by the sudden onset of abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.

Etymology

Origin of salmonellosis

First recorded in 1910–15; salmonell(a) + -osis

Example Sentences

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In fact, “you can expose yourself to certain infectious agents that can be harmful, or that can cause certain types of zoonotic diseases,” such as salmonellosis.

From National Geographic • Oct. 26, 2023

Dr Lesley Larkin, of the UK Heath Security Agency, said symptoms of salmonellosis, which can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever, "typically resolve themselves within a few days".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2022

Diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within 12 to 72 hours of eating the contaminated food are the most common symptoms of salmonellosis.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2021

Attention wildlife fans: Bird feeders are killing songbirds, thanks to a vicious salmonellosis outbreak this winter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2021

Domesticated rats also can transmit leptospirosis, salmonellosis and rat bite fever, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2019

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