Versions Compared

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.

Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Javiana (antigenic formula 1,9,12:l,z28:1,5) is a serovar of the O:9 (D1) serogroup. Salmonella Javiana is the fourth most common Salmonella serovar identified in human cases humans in the U.S. Some reports conclude that this serovar in highly virulent and severe cases have been reported. Investigation of virulence determinants have shown the presence of cdtB (virulence gene associated with virulence in S. Typhi). Serovar Javiana has been associated with a number of outbreaks with fresh produce as source.

...