Biology GCSE
Salmonella
What Salmonella means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Salmonella
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Reference: AQA
A bacterium that can cause food poisoning in humans, typically after eating contaminated food such as undercooked chicken or eggs.
Topics that use Salmonella
- Bacterial diseases (AQA GCSE)
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