Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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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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