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Is salmonella transmissible through the air?
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No: Salmonella is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated products, not through inhalation.
Answered 2/2/2012
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No: Salmonella is transmissible only by eating contaminated food. Hope this helps!
Answered 5/20/2018
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