WANTED: Salmonella

typhimuriumBy: Ashley Parker

Salmonella

typhimmurium

One of the leading causes of food

poisoning, it is travelled by feces of humans and animals. It can be transferred from animals to humans.

Description

Salmonella can be spread by

raw, dirty, unclean water and food.

It is transferred by the fecal oral route.

How it attacks

Usually people from 3rd world

countries are affected the most, because of the feces in the water. It affects people with worn immune systems, elderly and young people.

Victims

It is found in uncooked foods, and

in the feces of animals. Inside the body, it is found in the intestinal tract.

Hide out

Diarrhea Stomach cramps Fever Vomiting Nausea

Injuries

Salmonella T. had dangerous effects like

Typhoid fever- constipation, sore throat, headaches, rash on chest, and slowed heartbeat.

Bacteremia- infection travels to bloodstream affecting the spinal cord

Reiter’s symptom- uncommon, but can cause early arthritis, eye irritation and UTI

Dangerous?

There are 14 cases per 100,000 30,000 in U.S. yearly

Number of Victims

Usually clears up without treatment, but re-

hydration maybe needed through an IV If you have a more serious infection it may be

treated with ampicillin, gentamicin.

Weapons

The cells are changed in the

intestines to release more water, which causes the diarrhea.

Cell Change

People with Salmonella T. usually

feel the effects for three to seven days, then it usually goes away.

Was named after the discoverer Daniel Elmer Salmon.

Facts