Salmonella creates environment in human intestines to foster its own growth
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 14:21
in Health & Medicine
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, according to new research. The strategy gives Salmonella a growth advantage over the beneficial bacteria that are normally present in the intestinal tract and promotes the severe diarrhea that spreads the bacteria to other people.