Question

The bacterium Salmonella enterica can cause severe food poisoning and the lining of the
alimentary canal may be damaged. In these cases absorption of digested food products cannot
easily take place.
Which region of the alimentary canal is most affected?
A colon
B ileum
C oesophagus
D stomach

Answer 1

Answer:B

Explanation:

ileum can be poisonous

Answer 2

The most affected organ as a result of salmonella infection is the ileum, the last part of the small intestine.

• Salmonella enterica is a gram-negative bacteria.
• It is a foodborne pathogen i.e its mode of transmission is through contaminated food and water or with infected faeces.
• These are intracellular pathogens that colonize mainly the gastrointestinal tract.
• They are predominantly motile forms and of various serotypes.
• Salmonellosis is one of the major infectious diseases caused by the Salmonella type.
• This disease mainly affects the intestinal tract(ileum) and are eliminated through stools.
• The major symptoms of this disease are diarrhoea, fever, vomiting and severe abdominal cramps. Treatment using electrolytic fluids or intravenous fluid replacement or even antibiotics are prefered at high- risk stage.