Background:  Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Thompson (antigenic formula 6,7,14:k:1,5) is part of Group O:7 (C1). Members of this group can be lysogenized by phage 14 (O:6,7 ––> O:6,7,14, former group C4). Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Cardiff has been combined with Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Thompson. 

Outbreaks: Outbreaks have been associated with Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Thompson. 

Year
Location
Associated Source
Number of Cases
2017US-multistateMaradol papayas1

 

Relevant links and references:

  1. http://www.scacm.org/free/Antigenic%20Formulae%20of%20the%20Salmonella%20Serovars%202007%209th%20edition.pdf
  2. https://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm568097.htm
  3. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/kiambu-07-17/index.html
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