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Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Norwich (antigenic formula 1,9,12:l,z13:e,n,x) is a serovar of the O:9 (D1) serogroup. 

Animal reservoir: Serovar Norwich has been found in dogs.

Geographical distribution: 

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NCBI PD link for serovar Norwich: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pathogens/isolates/#(taxgroup_name:%22Salmonella%20enterica%22)%20AND%20computed_types:(%22serotype=Norwich%22)

Genetic characteristics: 

Animal reservoir: Unknown, poultry may be the potential reservoir for serovar Norwich. This serovar was also isolated from other animals such as cattle, horses, and dogs

Geographical distribution: According to the metadata from NCBI PD, serovar Norwich has only been reported in UK, US and Canada.  

Human outbreaks: 

Year

Location

Associated source

Number of cases

1994

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US: MD
Year
Unknown

Location

Associated Source

Number of Cases
2

Border rejections: There have been no recent border rejections linked to this serovar. 

Recalls: There have been no recent recalls linked to this serovar.

Relevant links

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  1. https://
  2. doi.org/10.1111/zph.13174
  3. www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/documents/Risk_Profile_for_Pathogenic_Salmonella_Subtypes_in_Poultry.pdf
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2626871/