Salmonella
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.
References
AQA
- Salmonella, page 128, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Salmonella, page 134, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Salmonella, page 142-3, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Salmonella, page 43, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Salmonella, page 48, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Salmonella, page 82, GCSE Biology, Hodder, AQA
- Salmonella, page 82, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA