How does salmonella infection work?
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2018-11-22T07:40:57+00:00
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salmonella is the gram-negative bacteria that belong to the family of Enterobacteriaceae and cause the infection of the intestine. by using 2 virulence factors, salmonella enter in the body through a different route, safe itself from the phagocytosis and the complement system and then attach the mucosal surface of their intestine and make the surface rough.
Symptoms:
dehydration
vomiting
diarrhoea
abdominal cramps
chills
fever
headache
hope you got the point.
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