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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Prevalence
The annual number of patients with diarrheal disease is estimated to be around 2.8 billion worldwide. Salmonellosis represents about 3% of these number of illnesses. The ease in distribution of food throughout countries and the world contribute to sue rapid spread of infection.
Incidence
Age
The prevalence os salmonellosis is higher in children, particularly before the age of 5. Infants and elder patients tend to have more severe forms of the disease and to develop complications.
Gender
The prevalence and incidence of salmonellosis does not vary by gender.
Race
The prevalence of salmonellosis does not vary by race.