Salmonella enterica (Non – Typhoidal) - Non inflammatory Flashcards by Anna-Leigh Bibby | Brainscape

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What is this also known as

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food poisoning

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What are the smptoms of Salmonella enterica ?

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Causes a strong inflammatory response of the small intestine and conol.
Diarrhoea, fever, chills and blood stools.
In severe cases, it can move to the bloodstream and cause bacteraemia.

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What is the structure of Salmonella enterica?

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Salmonella is encapsulated, gram-ve, flagella, rod-shaped bacteria.

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Treatment ?

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Self-limiting, replacement fluids, ABX only given to immunocompromised.

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