How Salmonella from Eggs Can Cause Deadly Infections Amid UK Outbreak The current Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in the UK has brought attention to the often misunderstood world of foodborne pathogens.
While most people recover within a week from a Salmonella infection, which manifests as gastroenteritis, some individuals can develop life threatening bloodstream infections.
Research suggests that genetic differences between strains and their ability to evade the immune system play a significant role in determining the severity of symptoms.