Abstract:Yersinia pseudotuberculosis is a gram-negative bacillus from the family of Yersiniacae. Similar to the other member of the family, Yersinia enterocolitica, Y. pseudotuberculosis most commonly presents with enteric illness [1].
The sources of infection with Y. pseudotuberculosis include contaminated food such as dairy and vegetables or contaminated water [2]. Direct contact with animals including dogs, rodents, rabbits, farm animals or birds has also been described as other modes of acquisition [1,2]. Communit… Show more
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