Salmonella is a genus of gramnegative bacteria. The two known species of Salmonella are Salmonella enterica and Salmonella bongori. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Salmonella bacteria live in the intestinal tract of different animals and humans. The disease is a zoonosis, and can spread from infected animals to humans.
“Many animals and pets can carry these germs, even if they look clean and healthy. Animals that can spread Salmonella to people include poultry (chicks, chickens, ducklings, ducks, geese, and turkeys), wild birds, reptiles (turtles, lizards and snakes), amphibians (frogs
