Salmonellosis
(Salmonella)
Salmonellosis is caused by the bacteria Salmonella. It is mainly spread by ingesting food or water contaminated by feces or through contact with infected persons. Diarrhea is a common symptom, in addition to abdominal cramping and fever. Salmonellosis can be prevented by thoroughly cooking meats and eggs, avoiding unpasteurized milk and practicing proper hand hygiene, especially after touching raw meat, uncooked eggs or live animals.
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PHO Rounds: Scales, Tails and Salmonella: A Comparative Analysis of Human and Reptile Isolates
This PHO Rounds presents a retrospective analysis of human case data for all people with confirmed or probable Salmonella infection, reported in Ontario from 2015-2022.
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13 Dec 2024
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