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Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Sandiego (antigenic formula 1,4,[5],12:e,h:e,n,z15) is a serovar of the O:4 (B) serogroup. 

Animal reservoir: Serovar Sandiego is found in small turtles and their environments.

Geographical distribution: Serovar Sandiego has been found in the United States.

Outbreaks: Several outbreaks have been associated with S. Sandiego, mostly in small pet turtles.

YearLocationAssociated SourceNumber of Cases
2015US-multistatePet turtles17
2015US-multistatePet turtles21
2012-2013US-multistatePet turtles473

 

Relevant links and references:

  1. http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/small-turtles-10-15/index.html
  2. http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/02/more-salmonella-infections-tied-to-tiny-turtles/#.V0C2kkY5X4Y
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