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What is Salmonella?


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Salmonella refers to a genus of rod shaped bacterium, usually contracted by touching raw meat, raw eggs, raw shellfish.

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Salmonella (form of Typhoid) is bacteria inducing nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, fever, & headache. Found in raw meat, poultry/fish, egg/dairy products, yeast, sauces/dressing/creams/toppings, cake mixes, dried gelatin, peanut butter, chocolate.

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User-edited article about Salmonella, a genus of rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria that causes foodborne illness called salmonellos

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"Salmonella" bacteria are the most frequently reported cause of foodborne illness or food poisoning. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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Salmonellosis is an infection with bacteria called Salmonella. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, MORE

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Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial infection of the intestinal tract. ChaCHa again!

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It is a virus that may enter the digestive tract of humans in contaminated food and cause abdominal pains and violent diarrhea.

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Salmonella is the name for a large number (over 2,500) of types of bacteria. Each type is distinctly identifiable by its MORE?

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Salmonella is actually a group of bacteria that can cause diarrheal illness in humans. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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