Question 1

i live in the united states, is salmonella common?

Accepted Answer

40,000: Is the number of salmonella cases reported to the cdc each year. It is estimated that 30 times that is the actual number of cases, since most of them are mild and go unreported.

Question 2

i am traveling internationally.  how common is salmonella in other countries?

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Depends upon country: Salmonella causes typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever .  It is usually spread by contamination of food or water.  The most common place for travelers to get it is southern asia.  Travelers staying with families or friends are more likely to become ill with salmonella. Typhoid, but not paratyphoid can be prevented with vaccination.  Careful food/water choices and hand washing are essential.

Question 3

is peanut butter a common source of salmonella?

Accepted Answer

No: Not commonly, particularly if this is commercially purchased peanut butter.

Question 4

how common aresalmonellainfections?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella: For significant detail regarding salmonella, see the cdc website at http://www.Cdc.Gov/salmonella/.  An estimated 1.4 million cases of salmonella occur annually in the United States.

Question 5

how common is salmonella food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

13.5 per 100000: Incidence of salmonella has gone down in last few years.In 2009, 40000 cases were reported by cdc, that is 13.6 cases per 100000.
That is the last stastictic reported.

Question 6

where is salmonella enteritidis most likely found?

Accepted Answer

Eggs, poultry: Germ is found mostly in eggs (even normal looking, uncracked), also poultry; less common in raw milk, beef, pork, sprouts, raw almonds.  Reptilian pets and turtles carry (wash your hands after handling).  International travel a risk.
In infected humans, found in the small bowel. Can cause a severe diarrheal illness.

Question 7

where is salmonella typhi most likely to be found?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella: In the gastrointestinal tract. Poor sanitary conditions.

Question 8

what is salmonella?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Salmonella is a bacterium that causes "salmonellosis" which involves diarrhea, fever, & abdominal cramping. It lasts about 4-7 days usually & people usually recover without any special treatment. Undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, unpasteurized milk, & the feces of animals including reptiles, chicks, ducklings are known risks to avoid. (chicks & ducklings can have it all over their fuzzy selves!).

Question 9

how do you get salmonella?

Accepted Answer

Eating poop: Salmonella is a bacteria that can is transmitted from ingestion of human or animal feces, usually by eating contaminated food.

Question 10

what does salmonella eat

Accepted Answer

Food: Salmonella does not have any specific nutrient requirements; it will "eat" the same nutrients that any other bacteria does.

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