Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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Chapter 22 - Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases - Critical Thinking Questions - Page 730: 2

Answer

Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella Typhi and is typically transmitted through contaminated food or water. Intestinal salmonellosis, is caused by a variety of Salmonella species, including Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium. These bacteria are commonly found in animals, particularly poultry and other livestock.

Work Step by Step

Salmonella bacteria are responsible for both intestinal salmonellosis and typhoid fever, however they have different origins of infection and present with various signs and symptoms. Whereas intestinal salmonellosis is often brought on by consuming infected animal products and typically manifests as self-limited gastrointestinal symptoms, typhoid fever is typically spread through contaminated food or water and can result in systemic sickness.
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