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, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2021

The illness, named salmonellosis, can persist for four to seven days, the CDC said.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2020

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

From Washington Post ● Oct. 4, 2019