For information on smooth muscle relaxants, see Antispasmodic. A muscle relaxant is a drug that affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. The term muscle relaxant is used to refer to two major therapeutic groups: neuromuscular blockers and spasmolytics. Neuromuscular blockers act by interfering with transmission at the neuromuscular end plate and have no central nervous system (CNS) activity.
1 Salmonella infection occurs from consumption of raw meats and eggs, contaminated dairy foods such as unpasteurized (raw) milk, or fruits and vegetables contaminated by food handlers. 2  A Salmonella infection causes gastrointestinal symptoms, including. 3  diarrhea,  abdominal pain,
Genetically Engineered Salmonella To Be Used As Potential Cancer Treatment. Salmonella is a group of bacteria that causes infection and sickness, but also attacks tumors and cancer cells. Salmonella is a group of bacteria that causes Salmonellosis, an infection that typically results after eating food gone bad, or raw, uncooked foods. The symptoms of the infection are diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. Your initial instinct, then, is to stay as far away from Salmonella as possible.