Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Barranquilla (antigenic formula 16:d:e,n,x) is a serovar of the O:16 (I) serogroup. Serovar Barranquilla was found in swine feed mills.
Animal reservoir: Serovar Barranquilla was found in chicken, cattle, and fish.
Geographical distribution: Serovar Barranquilla has been found in Uganda, New Zealand, and the U.S.
Outbreaks: Outbreaks have been associated with S. Barranquilla.
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
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2008 | US: MA | Raw bass and tuna | 4 |
2008 | US: VA | Hybrid striped bass | 45* |
*Multiple serovars were involved in this outbreak including serovar Barranquilla, Bovismorbificans, Braenderup, Javiana, Rubislaw, and Thompson.
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