is salmonella a bacteria virus or fungi
Salmonella /ËsaelmÉËnÉlÉ/ ËsÃ¦lmÉËnÉlÉ is a genus of-rod (shaped) bacillus bacteria of The enterobacteriaceae. Family there are two species Of, Salmonella salmonella bongori And salmonella. entericaalmonella can be found in the digestive tracts of humans and animals, especially reptiles. Salmonella on the skin of reptiles or amphibians can be passed to people who handle the animals. Food and water can also be contaminated with the bacteria if it comes in contact with the feces of infected people or animals.