When bacteria, such as Salmonella, produce their disease-causing effects by directly assaulting the intestinal tract, this is called a foodborne _______________.

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A foodborne infection occurs when bacteria, viruses, or parasites are ingested and reproduce in the body, causing illness. Salmonella is an example of a bacterium that can cause a foodborne infection by directly assaulting the intestinal tract. Intoxication, syndrome, and influenza would not be appropriate terms to describe this process.

When Bacteria, Such as Salmonella, Produce Their Disease-Causing Effects by Directly