Salmonella
Current as of: June 9, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC – Infectious Disease
Salmonella bacteria are commonly found in the intestines of birds, reptiles, and mammals. The bacteria can spread to humans from handling waste from infected animals or consuming undercooked meat, juice from raw meats, or other contaminated foods. The illness caused by salmonella—salmonellosis—produces fever, diarrhea…