Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Saphra (antigenic formula 16:y:1,5) is a serovar of the O:16 (I) serogroup.
Animal Reservoir: There is not clear evidence of the animal reservoir for this serovar.
Geographical distribution: Serovar Saphra has been reported in canteloupes cantaloupes from Mexico and ground spices in Italy.
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