Salmonella spp. as the causal agent in Foodborne Diseases and its importance in public health: Review

Abstract

Salmonellosis is a disease of great global importance worldwide in Foodborne Diseases (DTAs). In Brazil, Salmonella spp. it is the second major causative agent of disease involved in the outbreaks of DTAs, and the enteric species is the one that most affects humans through the consumption of contaminated water and food. After eating the food contaminated by the bacteria, it adheres, invades, replicates and causes damage to the host. The affected individual can be treated with antibiotics if he has an enteric fever, but in cases of gastroenteritis the use is not indicated. Thus, the prevention of salmonellos is of great relevance, since not all cases have symptoms or notification. The objective of this work was to carry out a literature review and address information on the forms of transmission, symptoms presented by the affected individuals, the foods involved, the pathogenicity, prophylactic measures and the importance in public health, of Salmonella spp., Since it is of knowledge of outbreaks is of great importance so that measures to monitor and control the disease are adopted.