Salmonella typhimurium is classified as an enteric bacterium, which means that it is gram-negative, rod-shaped, and resides in the intestinal tracts of animals.1 There are 1.2 million illnesses and 450 deaths reported annually due to salmonellosis in the United States.2 Between 12 and 72 hours after infection, those infected typically develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. This can persist for 4 to 7 days, and is usually resolved without treatment. In more severe cases, patients may have to be hospitalized and treated with antibiotics.
S. typhimurium can obtain nutrients by causing inflammation in the intestine. This disrupts the gut flora and causes an oxidative burst, causing the formation of tetrathionate, which is used as a terminal
S. typhimurium can obtain nutrients by causing inflammation in the intestine. This disrupts the gut flora and causes an oxidative burst, causing the formation of tetrathionate, which is used as a terminal