Health experts warn that India must expand its clinical focus beyond typhoid to combat the rising burden of non-typhoidal Salmonella infections. Often triggering acute gastroenteritis, these bacterial cases frequently slip under the radar because most patients recover without undergoing formal laboratory testing.

However, the silent crisis is compounding as growing antimicrobial resistance makes severe infections increasingly difficult to treat. Specialists insist that fortifying food supply chains through modern refrigeration, improved sanitation, and targeted medical training is vital to avert widespread health hazards.