Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serovar enteritidis

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A gram negative, rod shaped non-motile serotype of the bacteria genus Salmonella, species Salmonella enterica, subspecies enterica. Salmonella Enteritidis is one of the most commonly reported pathogens of salmonellosis in humans, with eggs as the primary vehicle for infection.

**Synonyms:** - Bacillus enteritidis - SALMONELLA ENTERICA SUBSP. ENTERICA SEROVAR ENTERITIDIS - Salmonella enteritidis