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Salmonella Infection Definition
Common names:
  • Bacterial Gastroenteritis Salmonella
  • Diarrhea due to Salmonella
  • Gastroenteritis Salmonella
  • Salmonella
  • Salmonella Enteritis
  • Salmonella Gastroenteritis
  • Salmonella Infection
A person with salmonella infection has an inflammation of the intestine caused by Salmonella bacteria. Most cases of salmonella infection occur after consuming food or water that is contaminated with the bacteria. Images
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Last Updated: Jul 25, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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