Societal Impact of SalmonellaSummary: Salmonella is a bacteria that causes one of the most common intestinal infections in the United States - salmonellosis. The risk of contracting this disease is very high and more and more people are suffering from the symptoms and complications of Salmonella. This article will discuss the disease itself, current outbreaks related to this disease, preventions and treatments. Many say history repeats itself, and throughout history the spread of foodborne illnesses has constantly threatened humans. Salmonella, a disease that affects many people every year, has returned, infected and terrorized by what they eat. According to Foodborne Diseases, it is stated that “Salmonella comprises a large and diverse group of Gram-negative rods. Salmonella is ubiquitous and has been recovered from some insects and almost all vertebrate species, particularly humans, livestock, and pets” (Gray and Fedorka-Cray 55). Due to its flexibility and ability to reproduce quickly, this infamous disease remains one of the most common threats in our society as well as an insurmountable problem facing humans today. Salmonella is one of the most common foodborne illnesses that attack a huge number of people in poor countries every year. It has been shown that “today, it still attacks some 17 million people in poor countries each year and kills around 600,000”. Before antibiotics like chloramphenicol, typhoid was very feared” (Trek 1). Despite advances in technology and medicine, Salmonella remains a contributor to continued infection in humans. In Foodborne Diseases it is said that "They [Salmonell...... middle of paper...... form a better and happier society and further help build a healthier immune system for everyone .5Works CitedGray, Jeffrey and Paula Fedorka -Cray. Foodborne illnesses. London: Elsevier Science LTD, 2002. Rosenberg, Mica. “Mexico is hot under the collar over US pepper scare.” Beaverton Valley Times. July 25. 2008. Salmonella infection. “Treatments and medications”. Mayo Clinic. April 12. 2007. Mayo Foundation. July 27. 2008. Suddath, Claire. “Extract the rotten tomatoes.” Time June 12. 2008. Trek, Carl. “Typhoid Mary, quite contrary Mary. » Great scientific moments. 2004. .