Salmonella Enteritidis are rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria that ferment lactose. They cause diarrhea through fecal-oral transmission, often from contaminated food like poultry and eggs.
Salmonella Enteritidis are rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria that ferment lactose. They cause diarrhea through fecal-oral transmission, often from contaminated food like poultry and eggs.
| Front | Salmonella Enteritidis General |
|---|---|
| Back | Rods gram -, lactose fermentation - Contaminated food, spreads through fecal/oral transmission = diarrhea - Animals mainly = turtles and fowl - Food borne usually (rare person to person) *common sources= turkey, chicken, eggs, jalapenos, peanut butter, cantaloupes |
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