#1-5 CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Salmonella enteritidis (enterica) Category: (i.e. bacte

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CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Salmonella enteritidis (enterica) Category: (i.e. bacteria, fungi, protozoa, virus) Gram Rxs if bacteria: (if not bacteria, indicate Not Applicable) Unique/key characteristics: (i.e. capsule, cysts, endospores, AND key morphological information) DISEASE(s): (Use technically accurate name & if applicable common name) Specifics regarding transmission mechanism (i.e. vehicle, vector, any relevant info) SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: (specify if differences between male & female symptoms; any key age groups affected) TREATMENT (specify drugs used; any key factors in successful treatment; any resistance issues; cure rate; age differences) PREVENTION: (include if vaccine or not & who to be vaccinated; specific precautions to prevent contracting/spreading)

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1) salmonella enteritis

2) Diseases

Many infections are due to ingestion of contaminated food.

3) Signs and symptoms:

Diarrhoea, vomitting, dehydration, low blood pressure, hypovolemic shock, oliguria and azotemia. Septic shock is common in salmenellosis.

4) Treatment:

Maintaining hydration and drugs like cephalosporins (cefotaxim and ceftrioxone), ampicillin, ciprofloxacin and chloramphenicol.

5) Prevention:

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