Eynas Jarrar
IHP 330 -- Principles of Epidemiology Journal 1-3: Locating Resources
The first article I have chosen for my research on Salmonella is "Serotypes and the
Importance of Serotyping Salmonella". This article has helped me familiarize myself with the
disease so that I have a broad understanding about how it is spread and what prevention
measures can be taken. Salmonella is a diarrheal illness in humans and live in the intestinal tracts
of animals. The illness is usually transmitted to humans by eating foods contaminated with
animal feces. Salmonella is a type of Serotype, which "are groups within a single species of
microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, which share distinctive surface structures." (CDC)
There are many different serotypes that can be found in one certain animal or environment or
found in more than one different animal and all over the world. Salmonella is rare, however there
are still thousands of people who suffer from salmonella poisoning each year. Symptoms could
be ranged from mild to severe. In addition, Individuals who have a weak immunity, children and
even elders are at risk of Salmonella. There has not been treatment founded as of today, however
the article states "Most patients with Salmonella diarrheal illness require only supportive care.
including fluid replacement. However, antibiotic treatment can be appropriate for certain
patients, such as those with severe diarrhea, extra-intestinal infections." (CDC). Not only will
these articles help me understand what Salmonella is overall, however the articles will give me
an insight of the different variety of spreading of the illness and understand ways it could be
preventable.
Eynas Jarrar
IHP 330 - Principles of Epidemiology Journal 1-3: Locating Resources
Reference:
- Serotypes and the importance OF Serotyping Salmonella. (2020, February 21). from
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/reportspubs/salmonella-atlas/serotyping-importance.html
- Information for Healthcare Professionals. (2019, November 13). From
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/general/technical.html