Salmonella and its related illness

Salmonella species are members of the Enterobacteriace.

Clinical systems involved
Most common: salmonallosis, gastrointestinal infections, septicemia and typhoid fever.
Less common: arthritis, appendicitis, meningitis and urinary tract infections.

Isolated from:
raw meats, poultry, poultry products, raw milk, pasteurized milk and ready-to-eat vegetables.

Reference: Rachel Gorman and Catherine C. Adley. 2006. Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis As a Molecular Technique in Salmonella Epidemiological Studies. In: Catherine C. Adley. 21. Place of publication: Human Press Inc. 81-90.