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[Salmonella fyris in a dog]
Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
|September 15, 1984
Summary
A rare Salmonella fyris serotype was identified in a Dutch sheep dog with enteritis. This marks the first animal isolation of this Salmonella strain in the Netherlands, with the infection source remaining unknown.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Enteritis is a common gastrointestinal condition in dogs.
- Salmonella infections can cause significant illness in animals.
Observation:
- A three-month-old Dutch sheep dog presented with clinical signs of enteritis.
- Bacterial cultures from the affected dog yielded Salmonella fyris.
Findings:
- This is the first reported isolation of the Salmonella fyris serotype from an animal in the Netherlands.
- The specific source of the Salmonella fyris infection in this dog could not be determined.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for uncommon Salmonella serotypes to emerge in animal populations.
- Underscores the importance of diagnostic microbiology in identifying novel or rare pathogens.
- Suggests the need for further surveillance of Salmonella in companion animals in the region.