Salmonella Transmission System Quiz

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through which system does salmonella enter the body ?

enter the body via the throat
enter the body via the small intestine
enter the body via the colon
enter the body via the gastrointestinal (GI) tract (correct)

Although there are many types of Salmonella, they can be divided into two broad categories: those that cause typhoid and enteric fever and those that primarily induce gastroenteritis:

True (A)

Salmonella is a host - specific bacteria, Salmonella Typhi or Salmonella Paratyphi will infect an animal

False (B)

Name a place where salmonella will be transmitted

<p>slaughtering process of food animals at abattoirs is considered one of the important sources of organ and carcass contamination with Salmonella (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the pathophysiology of salmonella

<p>When the bacteria enter the digestive tract via contaminated water or food, they tend to penetrate the epithelial cells lining the intestinal wall. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers