K. Pedersen 1,2 , A.-M. Lassen-Nielsen 2 , S. Nordentoft 2 and A. S. Hammer 2
1 University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
2 Technical University of Denmark, National Veterinary Institute, Aarhus N, Denmark
Correspondence to Karl Pedersen. KU/LIFE, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Stigbøjlen 7, DK-1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark. Tel.: +45 35 33 27 03; Fax: +45 35 33 27 55; E-mail: kape@life.ku.dk
Copyright © 2009 Blackwell Verlag GmbH
KEYWORDS
Salmonella • reptile • zoonoses • zoo
ABSTRACT
The distribution on serovars of 60 Salmonella isolates from reptiles kept in captivity in Denmark during the period 1995–2006 was investigated. The isolates were all recovered from clinical specimens submitted to the National Veterinary Institute. A majority of the samples were from reptiles in zoological gardens or similar, while a minor number was from reptiles kept in private homes. A total of 43 serovars were detected, most of them being what is usually called exotic serotypes, and many not having a trivial name, while a few isolates belonged to well-known human pathogenic serovars, such as S. Enteritidis, S. Typhimurium, S. Bovismorbificans. One isolate was rough and two were non-typeable. Isolates from turtles belonged to the subspecies enterica, while many isolates from both sauria and snakes belonged to other subspecies. The findings underline the potential zoonotic risk by handling reptiles in zoological garden or other public settings, or keeping pet reptiles in private homes.
Zoonoses and Public Health
Volume 56, Issue 5, Pages 238-242
Published Online: 19 Jan 2009
1 University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
2 Technical University of Denmark, National Veterinary Institute, Aarhus N, Denmark
Correspondence to Karl Pedersen. KU/LIFE, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Stigbøjlen 7, DK-1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark. Tel.: +45 35 33 27 03; Fax: +45 35 33 27 55; E-mail: kape@life.ku.dk
Copyright © 2009 Blackwell Verlag GmbH
KEYWORDS
Salmonella • reptile • zoonoses • zoo
ABSTRACT
The distribution on serovars of 60 Salmonella isolates from reptiles kept in captivity in Denmark during the period 1995–2006 was investigated. The isolates were all recovered from clinical specimens submitted to the National Veterinary Institute. A majority of the samples were from reptiles in zoological gardens or similar, while a minor number was from reptiles kept in private homes. A total of 43 serovars were detected, most of them being what is usually called exotic serotypes, and many not having a trivial name, while a few isolates belonged to well-known human pathogenic serovars, such as S. Enteritidis, S. Typhimurium, S. Bovismorbificans. One isolate was rough and two were non-typeable. Isolates from turtles belonged to the subspecies enterica, while many isolates from both sauria and snakes belonged to other subspecies. The findings underline the potential zoonotic risk by handling reptiles in zoological garden or other public settings, or keeping pet reptiles in private homes.
Zoonoses and Public Health
Volume 56, Issue 5, Pages 238-242
Published Online: 19 Jan 2009
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