👉 Salmonella is a bacterium that causes Salmonella, which is one of the most common bacterial infections. It can also cause other illnesses such as typhoid fever and food poisoning. Salmonella is found in soil, water, and air, but it can also survive on surfaces or in contaminated foods. The bacteria are typically transmitted through contaminated food, water, or air. Symptoms of salmonellosis may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, headache, and