Difference between revisions of "Salmonella"
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| − | [[Salmonella]] is a [[Pathogenic Bacteria|pathogenic bacteria]] found in | + | [[Salmonella]] is a [[Pathogenic Bacteria|pathogenic bacteria]] found in poultry and [[egg]]s that causes food poisoning. |
===About Salmonella=== | ===About Salmonella=== | ||
: [[Salmonella]] is found in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] of some [[animal]]s. When the [[animal]] is prepared as food the [[salmonella]] can be spread to the rest of the meat. | : [[Salmonella]] is found in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] of some [[animal]]s. When the [[animal]] is prepared as food the [[salmonella]] can be spread to the rest of the meat. | ||
: If [[salmonella]] gets into the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] of a [[human]] it can affect the normal [[health]]y [[bacteria]] causing pain, vomiting and diarrhea. | : If [[salmonella]] gets into the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] of a [[human]] it can affect the normal [[health]]y [[bacteria]] causing pain, vomiting and diarrhea. | ||
| − | : A [[salmonella]] [[infection]] happens when uncooked food is eaten or a surface is not cleaned properly after raw | + | : A [[salmonella]] [[infection]] happens when uncooked food is eaten or a surface is not cleaned properly after raw poultry has been placed on it. |
: A [[salmonella]] [[infection]] can last several days. | : A [[salmonella]] [[infection]] can last several days. | ||
: [[Antibiotic]]s are not used to treat a [[salmonella]] [[infection]] because it does not last long enough and is not severe enough. | : [[Antibiotic]]s are not used to treat a [[salmonella]] [[infection]] because it does not last long enough and is not severe enough. | ||
Revision as of 18:32, 8 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Salmonella is a pathogenic bacteria found in poultry and eggs that causes food poisoning.
About Salmonella
- Salmonella is found in the digestive system of some animals. When the animal is prepared as food the salmonella can be spread to the rest of the meat.
- If salmonella gets into the digestive system of a human it can affect the normal healthy bacteria causing pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
- A salmonella infection happens when uncooked food is eaten or a surface is not cleaned properly after raw poultry has been placed on it.
- A salmonella infection can last several days.
- Antibiotics are not used to treat a salmonella infection because it does not last long enough and is not severe enough.