What is Salmonellosis? Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is a foodborne illness caused by infection with Salmonella bacteria. Most infections spread to people through contaminated food (usually meat, poultry, eggs, or milk). The incubation period ranges from several hours to two days. Most salmonella infections can be classified as stomach flu (gastroenteritis). Salmonellosis in Publications Bulletin August 2014 Bulletin August […]
What is Rabies? Rabies is a viral infection of the nervous system. The disease is reported in different wild and domestic animal species, but most cases of rabies in South Africa involve domestic dogs. Human rabies cases are rare in South Africa but cases are still confirmed annually. Humans are exposed to rabies through bites
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