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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 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. | ||
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Revision as of 19:46, March 28, 2008
Salmonella is a bacterium that occurs naturally in fish and meat, but which can cause severe illness in humans. The illness can cause vomiting, chronic diarrhea, high fever, and hallucinations. 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.