Salmonella Infection is on the rise. (Though in India it is one of the most common infection) The reason is the global travelling and drug resistance. Drug overuse and abuse is responsible for the drug resistance. A decade ago, Ciprofloxacin was used left, right and centre. And now it has developed resistance.

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A strain of Salmonella resistant to the most powerful antibiotics has been found in the UK, France and Denmark.
The outbreak emerged in Africa then spread to Europe, picking up antibiotic resistance along the way, says a team of international researchers.

Research says: “We hope that this publication might stir awareness among national and international health, food, and agricultural authorities so that they take the necessary measures to control and stop the dissemination of this strain before it spreads globally, as did another multidrug-resistant strain of Salmonella, Typhimurium DT104, starting in the 1990s.”
Most Salmonella infections are mild. In the elderly or in people with weakened immune systems, they can be life-threatening and may need treatment with antibiotics.

A spokesperson from the UK’s Food Standard’s Agency (FSA) said human Salmonella infections are rarely treated with antibiotics, and cooking food thoroughly will destroy any bacteria irrespective of whether the organism is resistant to antibiotics or not.

Basic food safety rules should be followed. Wash hands properly and keep them clean, cook food thoroughly, chill foods properly and avoid cross-contamination
The strain, known as S. Kentucky, has developed resistance to the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin, often used for treating severe Salmonella cases.

Reference: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14386654