Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar IIIb 61:i:z53 (antigenic formula 61:i:z53) is a serovar of the O:61 serogroup.
Animal reservoir: Serovar IIIb 61:i:z53 is found in small pet turtles and their environments.
Geographical distribution: Serovar IIIb 61:i:z53 is found in the United States.
Outbreaks: Outbreaks have been associated with S. IIIb 61:i:z53.
Year | Location | Associated Source | Number of Cases |
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2016 | US-multistate | Small pet turtles | 70 |
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