salmonella

• Gattung stäbchenförmiger gramnegativer Enterobakterien, die Typhus und Lebensmittelvergiftungen bei Menschen und Tieren verursachen können und potenziell als biologischer Kampfstoff einsetzbar sind.

A genus of rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria that can cause typhoid fever and food poisoning in humans and animals, and has potential use as a bioweapon.

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1. Bacterial infectionB2formalmedical

   A type of rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria that can cause typhoid fever and food poisoning in humans and animals.

   Salmonellen

   • The outbreak of salmonella was traced back to contaminated eggs.
   • Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
   • Proper cooking of poultry can kill salmonella bacteria.

   Synonymesalmonellosis

2. Biological agentC1formalscientific

   A genus of bacteria that can be used as a biological weapon due to its ability to cause severe illness.

   Biologischer Kampfstoff

   • Salmonella has been studied as a potential bioweapon in some research programs.
   • The use of salmonella as a bioweapon is prohibited by international treaties.
   • Scientists are developing vaccines to protect against salmonella-based attacks.