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Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System

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Salmonellosis<br />

(Salmonella Gastroenteritis)<br />

• Bacterial Infection – Salmonella sp.<br />

• Salmonella<br />

• Gram (-), facultative, non-spore forming rods<br />

• Found in G.I. Tract <strong>of</strong> humans and many animals<br />

• All are considered pathogenic<br />

• Taxonomy<br />

• Use serotype ra<strong>the</strong>r than species<br />

• Over 2000 serotypes (50 common in U.S.)<br />

• Salmonella arizonae<br />

• Salmonella atlanta<br />

• Salmonella berlin<br />

Salmonella brazil<br />

Salmonella pakistan<br />

Salmonella california

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