Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Litchfield (antigenic formula 6,8:l,v:1,2) is a serovar of the O:8 (C2-C3) serogroup.
Animal reservoir: Serovar Litchfield is found in fish.
Geographical distribution: Serovar Litchfield is found in the United States and Australia.
Outbreaks: Outbreaks have been associated with S. Litchfield.
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
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2006 | Australia | Papaya | 26 |
2008 | US-multistate | Cantaloupe | At least 50 |
2022 | US-multistate | Raw salmon | 39 |
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