Causes And Risk Factors For Salmonella

Stomach Disorders

Individuals with stomach disorders or who use certain medications to control stomach issues are more susceptible to contracting salmonella. Stomach acid is a great defense to salmonella, so those who use antacids frequently are at a higher risk. Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease have inflammation that causes damage to the lining of the intestines, giving salmonella a greater opportunity to infect the damaged tissue. The use of certain antibiotics can lower the number of probiotics living in the stomach and intestine reducing the body's capability to fight the illness.

Continue reading to learn about yet another way the risk for salmonella can rise.