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Septicemic salmonellosis in two llamas

N V Anderson1, D E Anderson, H W Leipold

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Salmonella choleraesuis var kunzendorf and Salmonella typhimurium caused fatal infections in a llama and a cria, respectively. These findings highlight potential zoonotic risks from contaminated environments and animal contact.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Zoonotic Disease Research

Background:

  • Salmonella infections can cause severe illness and mortality in various animal species.
  • Llamas and South American camelids can be susceptible to bacterial pathogens.
  • Swine are known reservoirs for Salmonella species, posing a risk to cohabiting animals.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old female llama died following a short illness, with Salmonella choleraesuis var kunzendorf isolated from its lungs.
  • The llama had recent fence-line contact with a group of 40 sows.
  • A 6-day-old male cria also died after a brief illness, and Salmonella typhimurium was isolated from its blood.

Findings:

  • Necropsy revealed Salmonella choleraesuis var kunzendorf as the likely cause of death in the adult llama.

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  • Salmonella typhimurium infection was identified as the cause of mortality in the neonatal llama cria.
  • The isolation of different Salmonella serovars from two distinct cases suggests multiple potential sources or transmission routes.

    • Implications:

    • These cases underscore the importance of biosecurity measures on farms with mixed animal populations to prevent pathogen transmission.
    • Identifying the specific Salmonella serovars is crucial for targeted treatment and epidemiological investigations.
    • Further research into Salmonella transmission dynamics between swine and camelids may be warranted to mitigate future outbreaks.