What Is Salmonella?
1. Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is the medical term for an infection by the salmonella bacteria. The infection is often referred to simply as salmonella. The bacterium is actually very common and many people will be infected by it without showing any symptoms whatsoever. When symptoms do appear, they are usually relatively mild.
In some cases, however, salmonellosis can be quite dangerous. The disease can cause complications that can pose a very real threat to the patient’s life. The vast majority of salmonellosis cases can be prevented by following some simple precautions. Treatment is not always necessary, but medical advice should be sought, especially in the more severe cases.
