*{+}Background:+{*}{_}Salmonella enterica_ subsp. _enterica_ serovar Coeln (antigenic formula Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Coeln (antigenic formula 1,4,\[5\],12:y:1,2) is a serovar of the O:4 (B) serogroup. This serovar is very considered rare and is scarcely associated with human cases; only 32 human salmonellosis cases have been reported during the last 10 years in the US. However, in Europe two outbreaks have been associated with _S._Coeln, one in[France|http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=223] and a recent one in Norwaybeen associated with this serovar during the last 10 years in the US. However, in Europe three outbreaks have been associated with S. Coeln, including outbreaks in France, Norway, and Sweden. Wiki Markup
Animal reservoir: S. Coeln has been isolated in high frequency (21.8%) in wild boars in Italy. In addition, it has been isolated from water of coastal rivers in the western Mediterranean cost.
Geographical distribution: S. Coeln has only been described in Europe.
Outbreaks:Two outbreaks caused by S. Coeln have been reported in Europe.
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
2021 | Sweden | Fresh Sprouts | 52 |
2017 | Norway | TBD | 18 |
2013 | Norway |
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25 (Dec 17, 2013) | |||
1998 | France | Minced beef | 26 |
Border Rejections:
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
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2022 | Latvia | Chicken thighs from Poland | NA |
Relevant links:
1. http://www.actavetscand.com/content/55/1/42
2. http://www.eurosurveillance.org/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=223
3. http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/12/rare-salmonella-strain-sickens-18-in-norway/#.WcudkPmGOUk