Salmonella

• What is Salmonella commonly associated with?

  Food poisoning
• What are some symptoms of Salmonella infection?

  • Severe vomiting
  • Stomach cramps
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fever
• How are the symptoms of Salmonella caused?

  By the toxins produced by the bacteria
• How can one get infected with Salmonella?

  By eating food contaminated with the bacteria
• What is a common source of Salmonella contamination in food?

  Raw or contaminated chicken
• What can lead to Salmonella contamination during food preparation?

  Unhygienic preparation practices
• What measure is taken to control the spread of Salmonella in poultry?

  Poultry is vaccinated against it