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Created by
Brad Yang, last updated on Mar 17, 2025
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Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. diarizonae serovar 61:k:1,5,(7) (antigenic formula 61:k:1,5,(7)) is a serovar of the O:61 serogroup.
NCBI PD link for serovar IIIb 61:k:1,5,(7): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pathogens/isolates/#(taxgroup_name:%22Salmonella%20enterica%22)%20AND%20computed_types:(%22serotype=IIIb%2061:k:1,5,(7)%22)
Genetic characteristics:
Animal reservoir: Serovar IIIb 61:k:1,5,(7) is host-adapted to sheep.
Geographical distribution: Serovar IIIb 61:k:1,5,(7) has been reported in the US, Canada, Brazil, and Europe.
Human outbreaks: Not clear, at least no recent human outbreaks linked to this serovar have been reported.
Border rejections: There have been no recent border rejections linked to this serovar.
Recalls: There have been no recent recalls linked to this serovar.
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