Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Javiana (antigenic formula 1,9,12:l,z28:1,5) is a serovar of the O:9 (D1) serogroup. Salmonella Javiana is the fourth most common Salmonella serovar identified in humans in the U. Investigation of virulence determinants have shown the presence of S. S. Javiana has been reported as a highly virulent serovar; among the virulence genes identified in S. Javiana is cdtB (virulence gene associated with virulence in S. Typhi). Serovar Javiana has been associated with a number of outbreaks with fresh produce as source.
Animal reservoir: According to the CDC, 2011 CDC report, S. Javiana is found in samples from non-clinical no non-human originsources, specifically, non-clinical chicken and turkey. In addition, this serovar has a reservoir as reservoirs reptiles and amphibious.
Geographical distribution: S. Javiana has been reported in among the top 10 serovars from human cases the U.S., in Australia sporadic cases have been reported; in . In addition, spices from Thailand have been found to contain strains of serovar Javiana.
Outbreaks: Outbreaks of S. Javiana have been associated with fresh produce and animal contact.
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
2002 | US-Florida | Tomatoes | 159 |
2001 | US- Massachusetts | Amphibian | 66 |
1993 | Germany | Paprika & paprika-powdered potato chips (serovars Saintpaul and Rubislaw were also involved) | 1000 |
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