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Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Vitkin (antigenic formula 28:l,v:e,n,x) is a serovar of the O:28 serogroup. 

Animal reservoir: Serovar Vitkin was found in turtles, and pet bearded dragons.

Geographical distribution: Serovar Vitkin has been found in France, and U.S.

Outbreaks: Outbreaks have been associated with S. Vitkin. 

YearLocationAssociated SourceNumber of Cases
2021-2022US-multistatepet bearded dragons12


Relevant links and references:

  1. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/beardeddragon-10-22/details.html
  2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28647473/
  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32349343/
  4. https://promedmail.org/promed-post/?id=20230122.8707906
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