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==Key Stage 4==
===Meaning===
[[Salmonella]] is a [[Pathogenic Bacteria|pathogenic bacteria]] found in [[poultry]] and [[egg]]s that causes food poisoning.
===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.
: 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 [[poultry]] has been placed on it.
: 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.