Salmonella schottmuelleri

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

Paratyphoid fever is an infectious disease spread through contaminated food or water, often from feces or urine of infected individuals. Common sources include milk, raw fruits and vegetables, and shellfish. Symptoms can appear within 1 to 10 days and include diarrhea, fatigue, fever, headache, and loss of appetite. While often treatable with antibiotics, paratyphoid fever can be fatal if left untreated. Prevention involves avoiding contaminated food and water and practicing good hygiene.1