1. By: Ashley Parker

2.  Salmonella typhimmurium

3.   One of the leading causes of food poisoning, it is travelled by feces of humans and animals. It can be transferred from animals to humans. Description

4.   Salmonella can be spread by raw, dirty, unclean water and food.  It is transferred by the fecal oral route. How it attacks

5.   Usually people from 3 rd world countries are affected the most, because of the feces in the water. It affects people with worn immune systems, elderly and young people. Victims

6.   It is found in uncooked foods, and in the feces of animals. Inside the body, it is found in the intestinal tract. Hide out

7.   Diarrhea  Stomach cramps  Fever  Vomiting  Nausea Injuries

8.   Salmonella T. had dangerous effects like  Typhoid fever- constipation, sore throat, headaches, rash on chest, and slowed heartbeat.  Bacteremia- infection travels to bloodstream affecting the spinal cord  Reiter’s symptom- uncommon, but can cause early arthritis, eye irritation and UTI Dangerous?

9.   There are 14 cases per 100,000  30,000 in U.S. yearly Number of Victims

10.   Usually clears up without treatment, but re- hydration maybe needed through an IV  If you have a more serious infection it may be treated with ampicillin, gentamicin. Weapons

11.   The cells are changed in the intestines to release more water, which causes the diarrhea. Cell Change

12.   People with Salmonella T. usually feel the effects for three to seven days, then it usually goes away.  Was named after the discoverer Daniel Elmer Salmon. Facts