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'''Salmonella''' is a [[bacteria|bacterium]] that occurs naturally in [[fish]] and [[meat]], but which can cause severe illness in humans. The illness can cause [[vomit]]ing, chronic [[diarrhea]], high [[fever]], and [[hallucination]]s. If untreated, it threatens death. Human contamination was first documented from salmon consumption, hence the name. However, in more recent times, cases of salmonella have usually resulted from chickens and other [[poultry]]. Contaminated food should be thoroughly sterilized in boiling water or with an antibacterial disinfectant. While most human cases have resulted from contact with contaminated food, pets and wildlife can also transmit the disease.

'''Salmonella''' is a [[bacteria|bacterium]] that occurs naturally in [[fish]] and [[meat]], but can cause severe illness in humans if ingested. Symptoms of salmonella are typically severe and include [[vomit|vomiting]], [[diarrhea]], [[hallucination|hallucinations]], abdominal cramps and [[fever]] within eight to 72 hours of eating a contaminated product.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,599822,00.html</ref><ref>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/salment_g.htm</ref> If untreated, it can be life-threatening, especially to those with weakened [[Immune system|immune systems]]. Human contamination was first documented from salmon consumption, hence the name "Salmonella." However, in more recent times, cases of salmonella have usually resulted from [[Chicken|chickens]] and other [[poultry]]. Contaminated food should be cooked thoroughly or sterilized in boiling water. While most human cases have resulted from contact with contaminated food, pets and wildlife can also transmit the [[disease]].

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