Salmonella hirschfeldii

Salmonella hirschfeldii is a type of bacteria that causes paratyphoid fever. It belongs to the Salmonella genus, which are rod-shaped, gram-negative bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals.12

Paratyphoid fever, like typhoid fever, is an infectious disease spread through contaminated food or water, or by contact with an infected person. Symptoms typically include diarrhea, fever, fatigue, headache, and loss of appetite. While many Salmonella bacteria cause foodborne illnesses like salmonellosis, S. hirschfeldii (also known as S. paratyphi C) is specifically linked to paratyphoid fever. Prevention involves avoiding contaminated food and water and practicing good hygiene.12