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Salmonella serotypes isolated in geckos kept in seven collections in southern Italy
Author(s) -
Russo T. P.,
Varriale L.,
Borrelli L.,
Pace A.,
Latronico M.,
Menna L. F.,
Fioretti A.,
Dipineto L.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/jsap.12808
Subject(s) - salmonella , serotype , ampicillin , gecko , ceftazidime , veterinary medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , zoology , medicine , biology , bacteria , antibiotics , pseudomonas aeruginosa , genetics
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.