Schröter Matthias, Roggentin Peter, Hofmann Jörg, Speicher Angelika, Laufs Rainer, Mack Dietrich
Institut für Infektionsmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
Appl Environ Microbiol. 2004 Jan;70(1):613-5. doi: 10.1128/AEM.70.1.613-615.2004.
Reptile-associated Salmonella infections are an increasing problem for humans. We have prospectively screened two breeding groups of 16 pet snakes for colonization with Salmonella species. Various serovars of S. enterica subsp. diarizonae were found in 81% of the snakes. To avoid transmission, strict hygienic precautions should be applied when reptiles are handled.
与爬行动物相关的沙门氏菌感染对人类来说是一个日益严重的问题。我们前瞻性地对两组各16条宠物蛇的繁殖群体进行了沙门氏菌定植筛查。在81%的蛇中发现了肠炎沙门氏菌亚利桑那亚种的各种血清型。为避免传播,处理爬行动物时应采取严格的卫生预防措施。