why do millions of cases of nontyphoidal salmonella go unreported ?
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Charles P. Garcia
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Many cases of nontyphoidal Salmonella infections go unreported for several reasons. One primary reason is that not everyone who gets infected seeks medical attention or gets diagnosed by a healthcare provider. Some people may experience mild symptoms that they attribute to a stomach bug and recover without seeking medical care. Additionally, laboratory testing is not always performed for suspected cases of Salmonella infection, especially when symptoms are mild or transient.
Moreover, even when cases are diagnosed, they may not always be reported to public health authorities. Sometimes healthcare providers may not report cases due to administrative issues, or they may assume that the case will not contribute significantly to public health surveillance. As a result, the true number of nontyphoidal Salmonella cases is likely higher than the reported figures.