What Is a Common Cause of Gastroenteritis Due to Salmonella

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Multiple Choice

What is a common cause of gastroenteritis due to Salmonella?

• A) Unrefrigerated custards or salad dressings
• B) Poorly canned foods
• C) Raw or undercooked poultry or eggs
• D) Contaminated water

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Definitions:

Complement Proteins

Complement proteins are part of the immune system that enhances the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens from an organism.

Capillary Permeability

Refers to the ability of substances to pass through the tiny blood vessels called capillaries that connect arteries and veins, important for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues.

Cytokines

A broad category of small proteins that are important in cell signaling, playing roles in the immune system's responses to disease and injury.

Apoptosis

Programmed cell death, a process that allows cells to die in a controlled manner, removing unnecessary or damaged cells.