What does salmonella mean?
A genus of rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria that can cause food poisoning in humans. Salmonella bacteria are commonly found in the intestines of animals and can be transmitted to humans through contaminated food or water.
Example
"The outbreak of salmonella was linked to a contaminated batch of eggs."
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