First report of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium in pet reptiles in private household of Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Hajrah A. Khan,
Leena A. Neyaz,
Sameer R. Organji
et al.
Abstract:Pet reptiles are gaining popularity among Saudi citizens but owners lack public health-associated awareness. Generally, the pet shops do not properly guide about reptile handling and health precautions. This study features molecular characterization of Salmonella isolates from pet reptiles to detect potential human pathogenic serovars. Previously identified five Salmonella sp. isolates from pet reptiles in private households were subjected to PCR amplification of 16S rRNA gene followed by Sanger sequencing and… Show more
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