Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar IIIb 61:z52:z53 (antigenic formula 61:z52:z53) is a serovar of the O:61 serogroup. 

Animal reservoir: Serovar IIIb 61:z52:z53 was found in chameleon and bearded dragons.

Geographical distribution: Serovar IIIb 61:z52:z53 has been found in the United States and Australia.

Outbreaks: Outbreaks have been associated with S. IIIb 61:z52:z53. 

YearLocationAssociated SourceNumber of Cases
2021-2022US-multistatepet bearded dragons20


Relevant links and references:

  1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11310872/
  2. https://actavet.vfu.cz/84/3/0209/
  3. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2022/10/news-scan-oct-19-2022
  4. https://promedmail.org/promed-post/?id=20230122.8707906
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