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what does salmonella typhi look like?

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Salmonella typhi: is a gram negative rod -shaped bacterium.

Question 2

what is salmonella?

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Bacteria: Salmonella is a bacterium that causes "salmonellosis" which involves diarrhea, fever, & abdominal cramping. It lasts about 4-7 days usually & people usually recover without any special treatment. Undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, unpasteurized milk, & the feces of animals including reptiles, chicks, ducklings are known risks to avoid. (chicks & ducklings can have it all over their fuzzy selves!).

Question 3

how do you get salmonella?

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Eating poop: Salmonella is a bacteria that can is transmitted from ingestion of human or animal feces, usually by eating contaminated food.

Question 4

what does salmonella eat

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Food: Salmonella does not have any specific nutrient requirements; it will "eat" the same nutrients that any other bacteria does.

Question 5

how does salmonella spread?

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Salmonella : Salmonella is usually spread by eating food which is contaminated by the feces of other animals. They can be any kind of food, but usually meat, milk, or eggs are the most common culprits. Hope that helps.

Question 6

can birds give you salmonella?

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Salmonella/bird: Chicken and some birds like quil can casue salmonella.

Question 7

how does salmonella reproduce?

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By binary fission: In  binary fission the bacteria produces 2 genetically identical daughter cells .

Question 8

what is the cause of salmonella?

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Salmonella bacteria: Salmonella is a bacteria. In the United States, it is the most common cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella occurs in raw poultry, eggs, beef, and sometimes on unwashed fruit and vegetables. About 40, 000 cases of salmonellosis are reported in the United States annually.

Question 9

how to be careful of salmonella?

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Prevention: Wash hands before food prep &amp; after bathroom use. Don’t eat anything containing raw eggs. Cook poultry to 165 F, Pork or bee to 160 F, Eggs to 160 F. No unpasteurized milk. Wash hands after touching birds, reptiles, amphibians or animal feces.

Question 10

are humans a host of salmonella?

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Salmonella: Humans can be hosts to a # of strains.

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