In the United States alone, about 40,000 people each year become ill due to salmonella. Found in foods that people eat every day, from poultry and eggs to chocolate, salmonella has caused serious infection in people living in both developed and underdeveloped nations. This book introduces readers to the salmonella bacterium, the infection process, the body's response, and strategies for preventing and treating the infection.

Chapters include:

• Salomonella
• Salmonella and Food-Borne Illness
• Salmonella Hosts, Sources, and Carriers
• Salmonella in the Body
• Treating Salmonellosis
• Salmonella Outbreaks and Current Research
• Bacteria that Cause Food Poisoning
• Preventing Salmonellosis