Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780321897398
Author: Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, David A. Stahl, Thomas Brock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 31.10, Problem 2MQ
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The disease caused by Salmonella is Salmonellosis. The disease affects the GIT (gastrointestinal tract). The main source of infection is through the consumption of contaminated dairy products or meat. Sometimes, Salmonella can also be contracted from contaminated water which causes typhoid and the causative agent is Salmonella enterica (typhi).

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