Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Apeyeme (antigenic formula 8,20:z38:-) is a serovar of the group O:8 (C2-C3) serogroup. This serovar has been documented to cause meningoencephalitis in an infant. It has been found in waterfalls in China and canal water in Bangkok, Thailand.
Animal reservoir: S. Apeyeme has been isolated from chicken, waterfowl, and goat.
Geographical distribution: S. Apeyeme has only been described in Thailand, Egypt, and China.
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