Salmonella Flashcards
1
Q
What type of pathogen is Salmonella?
A
Gram negative bacillus
2
Q
Where does Salmonella reside?
A
Intestines of humans, mammals, birds, reptiles
3
Q
What is the most common disease/infection of Salmonella?
A
Salmonellosis = gastroenteritis
4
Q
What is the portal of entry of Salmonella?
A
Infected food (mouth)
Direct contact with feces from pets
5
Q
What is the pathogenesis of Salmonella?
A
Invasins: enters intestinal cells
6
Q
Can Salmonella be treated with antibiotics?
A
No, disease progresses too rapidly for Abx to be effective
Hydration therapy needed
7
Q
Is Salmonella a bad pathogen?
A
1:/10,000 eggs contaminated with Salmonella
Poultry is a vector of Salmonella creating outbreaks
Contagious
