Salmonella enterica
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Introduction
Salmonella is ususally acquired from poultry, eggs, unpasturized dairy products, amphibians/reptiles.
It has a high infectious load, meaning it is not often spread through the fecal-oral route.
Salmonella can grow either intra- or extra-cellularly, and may be found inside phagocytic cells.
The Case of...
A brief case (1-2 sentences) with 2-3 questions (no answers) to prompt thinking by students.
Epidemiology
Classification and Characteristics
Transmission and Infection
Salmonella causes nausea, vomiting, non-bloody diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps
It can begin x-72 hours, and may last from 2 days- 1 week.
Clinical Manifesations
Diagnosis
Treatment
Many enteric infections are treated, though patients may be made worse by antibiotic treatment if they have E coli O157 (huge HUS, likely due to massive VT shed).
Treatment of Salmonella with antibiotics may cause people to become chronic carriers of the disease, and as such treatment is avoided if possisble.
Public health must be notified
Resources and References
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