Salmonella

Question 1

The ______ strains of Salmonella are host specific, while the ______ strains of Salmonella are non host specific.

Answer 1

Thyphoid (host specific)

Non-typhoid (not host specific)

Question 2

Salmonella typhimurium and dublin are found in what species?

Answer 2

Bovine

Question 3

Host specific Salmonella species:

Answer 3

S. thyphi

S. gallinarum

Question 4

Host adapted Salmonella species:

Answer 4

S. dublin

S. typhimurium var Copenhagen

Question 5

T/F: Salmonella isn’t able to survive well in the environment

Answer 5

FALSE: quite resistant in environment, especially in feces, dust, or feed.

Question 6

The _______ subtypes of Salmonella cause systemic infection after uptake, while the ______ subtypes cause intestinal infection.

Answer 6

Host specific/adapted

Non-host specific