Foodborne Diseases
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Shigellosis
Overview Shigellosis is an intestinal infectious disease that can be spread through contaminated food and water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 400,000 cases occur every year in the United States. Cause Shigellosis is caused by Shigella bacteria. Four main types of Shigella cause infection: S. dysenteriae, S. flexneri, S. boydii, [...]
Salmonellosis
Overview Salmonellosis, or salmonella, is one of the most common foodborne diseases. Overall, salmonella infections are decreasing in the United States, but some types are still increasing. Salmonella may occur in small, contained outbreaks in the general population or in large outbreaks in hospitals, restaurants, or institutions housing children or the elderly. While the disease is [...]