Salmonella

• What type of organism is Salmonella?


  Salmonella is a type of bacterium.
• How can Salmonella be spread?


  Salmonella can be spread by being ingested in or on food.
• How many species of Salmonella bacteria are there that you need to remember for the exam?


  You don't need to remember the number of species of Salmonella bacteria.
• Which type of food is commonly infected with Salmonella?


  Poultry, such as chicken, can be infected with Salmonella bacteria.
• How can unhygienic food preparation affect food safety?


  Unhygienic food preparation can transfer Salmonella to other food.
• What does ingestion mean in the context of food safety?

  Ingestion means taking food into the body.
• What is a common way in which Salmonella spreads through food preparation?


  Undercooking foods such as chicken and eggs is a way Salmonella spreads.
• What measure is taken in the UK to control the spread of Salmonella in poultry?


  Poultry in the UK are vaccinated against Salmonella.
• Why is it important to vaccinate poultry against Salmonella?


  Vaccination helps control the spread of Salmonella bacteria.
• What health issue does Salmonella bacteria cause?


  Salmonella bacteria lead to food poisoning.
• What are some symptoms of Salmonella infection?


  Symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• Are Salmonella infections usually life-threatening?


  Salmonella infections are not usually life-threatening but can be dangerous to certain people.
• Who is at greater risk from Salmonella infections?


  Infants, young children, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women are at greater risk.
• What causes the symptoms of Salmonella infection?


  The symptoms are caused by the toxins secreted by Salmonella bacteria.
• What are the key points about Salmonella for the exam?


  • Salmonella is a bacterium found in food.
  • It spreads through ingestion in or on food.
  • Poultry can be infected, and unhygienic preparation can transfer it.
  • Undercooking chicken and eggs spreads Salmonella.
  • Poultry in the UK are vaccinated against Salmonella.
  • Symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.
  • Symptoms are caused by toxins secreted by Salmonella.
  • High-risk groups include infants, young children, and pregnant women.
• What resources are available for GCSE revision on Salmonella?


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