Salmonella entrica is a bacterium.
2006-07-21 01:40:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
This bacterium is the causative agent of typhoid fever. Although typhoid fever is not widespread in the United States, it is very common in under-developed countries, and causes a serious, often fatal disease. The symptoms of typhoid fever include nausea, vomiting, fever and death. Unlike the other Salmonella discussed below, S. Typhi can only infect humans, and no other host has been identified. The main source of S. Typhi infection is from swallowing infected water. Food may also be contaminated with S. Typhi, if it is washed or irrigated with contaminated water.
2006-07-21 01:59:15 · answer #1 · answered by landkm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi (historically elevated to species status as S. typhi) is the disease agent in typhoid fever.
2006-07-21 11:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by Heidiiii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sickness and diarrhea
2006-07-21 08:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋