Salmonellosis (Noun)
Meaning
A kind of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a nationwide outbreak of salmonellosis linked to contaminated peanut butter.
- Symptoms of salmonellosis typically begin within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and can last for several days.
- The risk of salmonellosis is higher for people with weakened immune systems, such as the elderly and young children.
- Proper handling and cooking of poultry can help prevent salmonellosis, as Salmonella bacteria are commonly found on raw poultry.
- In severe cases of salmonellosis, the infection can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and cause life-threatening complications.