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Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Berta (antigenic formula 1,9,12:[f],g,[t]:–) is a serovar of the group O:9 (D1) serogroup. This serovar is considered rare and is scarcely associated with human cases. It typically causes gastrointestinal food poisoning; however, serious infections such as myocarditis and meningitis due to this organism have been reported as well. The symptoms of splenic abscesses are usually non-specific and include fever, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

Animal reservoir: No animal host Serovar Berta has been identified yet. found in dogs.  

Geographical distribution: S. Berta has only been described in the U.S and Canada.

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2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2809346/

3. https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.13174