Turtle-associated Salmonella septicaemia and meningitis in a 2-month-old baby. [1]
Peer reviewed scientific article
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Auteurs
Van Meervenne, Eva [4]; N Botteldoorn [5]; Lokietek, Sophie [6]; Vatlet, Monique [7]; Cupa, Alexandre [8]; Naranjo, Maria [9]; Katelijne Dierick [10]; Sophie Bertrand [11]Mots-clés
Résumé:
A severe case of reptile-associated salmonellosis which caused septicaemia and meningitis in a 2-month-old baby is reported. The infrequent serotype Salmonella enterica subsp.(I) enterica serotype Abony (4,5 : b : enx) was detected in the human sample as well as in the pet turtle's faeces. The importance of regulation and public awareness is highlighted.