<unk>  is one of the most common and widely distributed foodborne diseases and is caused by the bacteria salmonella. There are many different kinds of Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella are usually transmitted to humans by eating foods contaminated with animal feces. Symptom onset commonly occurs 6 to 72 hours after ingestion of the bacteria. Symptoms of<unk>  include: fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. These are relatively mild, and patients make a recovery without specific treatment in most cases. However, in some groups, such as children, elderly and immunocompromised patients, complications may occur.<unk>  may be diagnosed following laboratory tests that identify Salmonella in the stool of infected persons.<unk>  usually resolves in 5-7 days and often does not require treatment other than oral fluids and electrolyte replacement, yet antibiotic treatment may be required in certain cases. Since there is no vaccine against salmonella, preventive measures for public and travelers, food handlers and producers of fruits and vegetables should be applied.
Salmonellosis
Shigellosis
Brucellosis
Bartonellosis
Legionellosis
Listeriosis
Campylobacteriosis
Leptospirosis