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Enf Infec Microbiol 1999; 19 (6)

Pet reptiles: a potential source of Salmonella infections

Martínez BC, Gallegos ADC, Bär W, Márquez BG, Fernández CR, Ruiz RG

Language: Spanish
References: 20
Page: 266-269
PDF size: 33.41 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Background: Salmonella infections represent a great problem of public health affecting a lot of people and animals. Objective: To search Salmonella in the stools of different species of reptiles, from a private reptile dealer in the city of Puebla. Material and methods: Stools of 75 reptiles were obtained. Salmonella-biochemically compatible strains were typified serologically according to the Kaufmann-White scheme. Results: In 86% of the reptiles (65/75), different strains of Salmonella were isolated: S. enterica subspecies arizona was found in 37% of the positive cases; C1, C2, B, D1-3 and E1 Salmonella serogroups were also found. Other types, usually found in the stools of cold blooded animals and rarely in humans, were also identified. Conclusions: The study confirms those conducted in other countries and suggests that proper diffusion of this finding should be done among physicians, veterinarians, pet store dealers, people that grow and feed this exotic pets and particularly, owners.


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