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Salmonella Enterica is a gram-negative, rod shaped, flagellate, facultative anaerobic bacteria belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae, genus Salmonella. Common symptoms of Salmonella infection are diarrhea, fever, etc. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Salmonella Enterica: Understanding the Microorganism and its Impact


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Salmonella Enterica Understanding the
Microorganism and its Impact
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Introduction to Salmonella Enterica
  • Definition Salmonella enterica is a type of
    bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses in
    humans and animals.
  • Structure It has rod-shaped cells and is a
    member of the Enterobacteriaceae family.
  • Variants Salmonella enterica has numerous
    serovars, each with distinct characteristics and
    disease-causing abilities.
  • Transmission Commonly transmitted through
    contaminated food and water, as well as direct
    contact with infected animals.
  • Image Insert an illustrative image of Salmonella
    enterica bacteria.

3
Health Risks and Symptoms
  • Infection When consumed, Salmonella can lead to
    salmonellosis, a foodborne infection.
  • Symptoms Symptoms typically include nausea,
    vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and
    headache.
  • Onset Symptoms usually appear 6 to 72 hours
    after consuming contaminated food or water.
  • Duration Most individuals recover without
    treatment within 4 to 7 days.
  • Severe Cases In some cases, the infection can
    spread to the bloodstream and other body sites,
    causing severe illness.
  • Image Include a visual representation of common
    symptoms associated with salmonellosis.

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Prevention and Control
  • Food Safety Proper food handling, cooking, and
    storage are crucial to prevent Salmonella
    infections.
  • Hygiene Practices Regular handwashing and
    maintaining personal hygiene help reduce the risk
    of contamination.
  • Avoiding High-Risk Foods Raw eggs, undercooked
    poultry, unpasteurized dairy, and raw sprouts
    should be consumed cautiously.
  • Public Health Measures Surveillance, outbreak
    investigation, and regulatory standards
    contribute to controlling Salmonella outbreaks.
  • One Health Approach Collaboration between human
    and animal health sectors is essential to
    tackling Salmonella infections comprehensively.
  • Image Add an image highlighting food safety
    practices or a "Do's and Don'ts" list for
    preventing Salmonella infections.
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