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

Example Sentences

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

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