Clues To Common Food Poisoning: Salmonella Creates Environment In Human Intestines To Foster Its Own Growth

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Clues to Common Food Poisoning: Salmonella Creates Environment in Human Intestines to Foster Its Own Growth

 

 

 

 

ScienceDaily (Sep. 23, 2010) — A study led by researchers at UC Davis has found how the bacteria Salmonella enterica -- a common cause of food poisoning -- exploits immune response in the human gut to enhance its own reproductive and transmission success. The strategy gives Salmonella a growth advantage over the beneficial bacteria that normally are present in the intestinal tract and promotes the severe diarrhea that spreads the bacteria to other people.

 

 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100922131955.htm