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Can I Get Salmonella From Eating Raw Eggs?
Salmonella enterocolitis is an infection in the lining of the small intestine caused by Salmonella bacteria.
Alternative Names
Salmonellosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Salmonella enterocolitis is one of the most common types of food poisoning. It occurs when you swallow food or water that is contaminated with the salmonella bacteria. Any food can become contaminated if food preparation conditions and equipment are unsanitary.
You are more likely to get this type of infection if...
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