Salmonella Flashcards
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What is Samonella?
A
Salmonella is bacteria that live in the guts of many different animals.
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Q
Where Can it Be Found?
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They can be found in raw meat, poultry, eggs, and egg products like mayonnaise.
3
Q
What Does it Do?
A
If the bacteria get into our bodies, they disrupt the balance of the natural gut bacteria and can cause salmonella food poisoning.
4
Q
Symptoms
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The symptoms developed within 8 - 72 hours of eating infected food. Fever, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and diarrhoea are caused by the bacteria and the toxins they secrete.
