Multiple choice

What is salmonella?

  1. A fish

  2. A medical instrument

  3. A bacterium

  4. A reptile
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Salmonella is a genus of rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria that causes one of the most common foodborne illnesses worldwide. It typically spreads through contaminated food products like eggs, poultry, meat, and unpasteurized milk. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, usually appearing 6-72 hours after infection.

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