salmonellosis

American  

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

noun

Pathology.

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of salmonellosis

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

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salmonellosis

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, previously said that symptoms of salmonellosis, which can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever, "typically resolve themselves within a few days".

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2022

Rodents can pass diseases on to humans, including salmonellosis, an infection caused by salmonella bacteria, which can be especially dangerous to immunocompromised and other vulnerable people.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 20, 2022

Most people with salmonellosis, the infection caused by salmonella, develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2021

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2021