A new strain of salmonella that has been highly resistant to antibiotics has been notified in the UK, France and Denmark. The health officials have been warned to monitor the strain after observing a few of cases among travelers coming back from Egypt, Kenya and Tanzania.

The strain known as S. Kentucky, had started in Africa and then spread to Europe through meat imports and travelling. This superbug has developed resistance to the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin, which has been used to treat the cases of salmonella.

The symptoms of salmonellosis include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, chills, headache, muscle pains and blood in the stool. The elderly and the people with weakened immune systems have been at greater risk.

France Institut Pasteur Co-researcher Dr. Simon Le Hello stated that the aim of the warning was to aware the national and international health, food, and agricultural authorities, so that proper moves could be taken before time, to control and stop the spread of the strain globally.

UK's Food Standard's Agency’s spokesperson stated, “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”.

The people have been advised to keep their hands clean, chill foods properly and avoid cross-contamination to keep away from infection.