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through which system does salmonella enter the body ?
enter the body via the gastrointestinal (GI) tract
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
Salmonella is a host - specific bacteria, Salmonella Typhi or Salmonella Paratyphi will infect an animal
False
Name a place where salmonella will be transmitted
slaughtering process of food animals at abattoirs is considered one of the important sources of organ and carcass contamination with Salmonella
Explain the pathophysiology of salmonella
When the bacteria enter the digestive tract via contaminated water or food, they tend to penetrate the epithelial cells lining the intestinal wall.
Test your knowledge on how Salmonella enters the body. Learn about the specific system through which this bacteria gains entry and causes infections.
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