Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Salmonella serotypes isolated in geckos kept in seven collections in southern Italy.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Russo, T P et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions · Italy
- Species:
- reptile
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Reptiles are considered an important reservoir of Salmonella species. This study evaluated the prevalence of Salmonella species in different species of gecko kept as pets in Italy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Faecal swab samples were collected from 70 clinically healthy geckos and examined for Salmonella species by culture that were then serotyped. RESULTS: Salmonella species were isolated from 24 of 70 (34·3%) samples. Eighteen isolates expressed resistance to ceftazidime and four isolates to ampicillin. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Salmonella spp. can be isolated from apparently healthy captive gecko which should be considered as a potential source of infection for humans and other companion animals.
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