noun
- a food poisoning illness caused by salmonella bacteria, typically resulting in diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps
Usage: medical
Examples
- The restaurant was closed after several customers developed salmonellosis from contaminated chicken.
- Symptoms of salmonellosis usually appear within 12 to 72 hours after infection.
- Proper food handling can prevent salmonellosis outbreaks.
- The health department investigated the salmonellosis cases linked to the picnic.
- Most people recover from salmonellosis without treatment within a week.
- Raw eggs and undercooked poultry are common sources of salmonellosis.