salmonellosis
/ˌsælmənɛˈloʊsɪs/
noun
- An infection caused by Salmonella bacteria, typically resulting in fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.
- The patient was diagnosed with salmonellosis after eating undercooked chicken.
- Salmonellosis outbreaks are often linked to contaminated eggs or poultry.
- Most cases of salmonellosis resolve without treatment, but severe cases may require antibiotics.