Chapter 25, Problem 3CAE

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Salmonella, a genus of gram-negative, rod-shaped, cytochrome oxidase-negative, lactose-negative, non-sporulating bacteria that is the etiological agent of Salmonella gastroenteritis or salmonellosis.

Case summary:

A person (31-year old-male) became feverish 4 days after arriving at a vacation resort in Idaho. During his stay he ate at two restaurants that were not associated with the resort. At the resort he drank soft drinks with ice, used the hot tub, and went fishing. The resort is supplied by a well that was dug 3 years ago. He went to the hospital when he developed vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Gram-negative, lactose-negative bacteria were cultured from the stool sample. The patient recovered after receiving intravenous fluids.

Characters of the case:

• A patient (Male) – 31 years old
• Vomiting and bloody diarrhea
• Gram-negative, lactose-negative bacteria
• Pathogen cultures from stool sample