Abstract
Summary
Guinea pigs fed a purified diet with and without ad libitum supplementation with cabbage were inoculated intraperitoneally with Salmonella typhimurium. Over a 6-week period the supplement decreased mortality significantly and more than doubled survivorship. There was no effect on tissue damage among survivors. An unrecognized nutrient that increases resistance to salmonellosis is postulated.
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