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

However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. —Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

Rarely, salmonellosis can result in bacteria getting into the bloodstream, which can cause more severe illnesses such as infected blood vessels, heart inflammation and arthritis. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

Symptoms of salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, usually occur between six hours and six days after exposure and may include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, the CDC says. —Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024

Symptoms of a Salmonella Infection Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause an illness known as salmonellosis. —Korin Miller, Health, 6 Dec. 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)