Salmonella creates environment in human intestines to foster its own growth

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.

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