salmonellosis

noun

sal·​mo·​nel·​lo·​sis ˌsal-mə-(ˌ)ne-ˈlō-səs 

plural salmonelloses ˌsal-mə-(ˌ)ne-ˈlō-ˌsēz 

: infection with or disease caused by salmonellae

Examples of salmonellosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consumption of contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, the most common symptoms of which are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024

Salmonella is a bacteria that can make people sick with salmonellosis. —Bruce Gil, Quartz, 10 July 2024

The majority of people recover from salmonellosis without any specific treatment, but antibiotics may be used to treat people who have a severe illness or who are at high risk for serious illness. —Korin Miller, Health, 12 June 2024

In the case of raw produce, the best way to avoid salmonellosis is to pay attention to food recalls. —Korin Miller, Health, 5 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1913, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

salmonellosis

noun

sal·​mo·​nel·​lo·​sis ˌsal-mə-ˌne-ˈlō-səs 

plural salmonelloses -ˌsēz 

: infection with or disease caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella typically marked by gastroenteritis but often complicated by septicemia, meningitis, endocarditis, and various focal lesions (as in the kidneys)