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FAQ about Salmonellosis
This FAQ article explains the most common questions people have about Salmonellosis, including what it is, how it spreads, how doctors diagnose it, and how it is treated. It also covers prevention, recovery, and…
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Prevention of Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is an infection caused by bacteria in the genus Salmonella . It is usually acquired through contaminated food, contaminated water, contact with infected animals, or contact with contaminated surfaces and fecal material. In…
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Causes of Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is caused by infection with Salmonella bacteria, usually after the organisms enter the body through contaminated food, water, animal contact, or, less often, person-to-person spread. The illness develops when these bacteria survive the…
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Symptoms of Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis produces a characteristic cluster of symptoms led by diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, nausea, and sometimes vomiting. These symptoms arise because Salmonella bacteria infect the intestinal tract, trigger inflammation in the gut lining, and…
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What is Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria in the genus Salmonella , most often after the organisms enter the digestive tract and colonize the intestines. In its most common form, it is an…
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FAQ about Rotavirus infection
Rotavirus infection is one of the most common causes of severe diarrhea in infants and young children, though it can affect people of any age. This FAQ explains what rotavirus is, how it spreads,…
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Prevention of Rotavirus infection
Rotavirus infection can be prevented in some settings, but in practice it is more accurate to say that the risk can be substantially reduced rather than eliminated completely. Rotavirus is highly contagious, spreads easily…