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Spots, stripes, and strains: a case report of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Newport in exotic felids

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Shedding of Salmonella is not unusual in captive exotic animals; however, few cases link Salmonella to chronic disease or death of exotic felids. Case Summary We report a multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella enterica serovar Newport, persisting strain REPJJP01, isolated from exotic felids from two separate regional zoos and potentially contributing to the death of a snow leopard ( Panthera uncia ) and a Pallas’s cat ( Otocolobus manul ). REPJJP01 strains of S . Newport are a recurring cause of human enteric disease outbreaks associated with travel to Mexico and beef products. Conclusion This case highlights the value of genotypic and phenotypic techniques to identify shared and potentially MDR strains of Salmonella from human and animal hosts. Importantly, these cases expand the host range of S . Newport persisting strain REPJJP01.

Source: ASM Case Reports

DOI: 10.1128/asmcr.00098-25

Authors: Brianna L. S. Stenger, Daniel R. Evans, Sarah J. Gefroh, Alyssa Breuer, Heidi L. Pecoraro, Kelli J. Maddock

Institutions: North Dakota State University, Minnesota Department of Health

Language: English

Topic: Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture