drug resistant salmonella outbreak
Definition
A widespread infection event caused by strains of Salmonella bacteria that have developed resistance to one or more antibiotics, complicating treatment and increasing public health risks.
An epidemic of foodborne illness from antibiotic-resistant Salmonella, often traced to contaminated poultry, produce, or undercooked meats, leading to severe symptoms like fever, diarrhea, and hospitalization.
Examples
The backyard BBQ turned chaotic when news broke of a drug resistant salmonella outbreak linked to those bargain-bin chicken wings.
Health officials scrambled as the drug resistant salmonella outbreak swept through the county fair, turning cotton candy dreams into antibiotic nightmares.
In a bold move, the rogue microbe sparked a drug resistant salmonella outbreak, proving once again that bacteria evolve faster than our dinner choices.
Survivors of the drug resistant salmonella outbreak now eye every salad bar with the suspicion of a noir detective casing a shady joint.