HEALTH & DISEASE MICROBIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Salmonella A genus of motile, rodlike, Gram-negative (see Gram's stain) bacteria that inhabit the intestines of animals and humans and cause disease. They ferment glucose, usually with the formation of gas. Various species of Salmonella cause food poisoning, enteritis, and septicemia. S. typhi and S. paratyphi cause typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever, respectively. Related category    • HEALTH AND DISEASE    • MICROBIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP