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Review

A Review of the Public Health Challenges of Salmonella and Turtles

by
Hamid Reza Sodagari
1,
Ihab Habib
1,2,*,
Majedeh Pakzad Shahabi
3,
Narelle A. Dybing
1,
Penghao Wang
1 and
Mieghan Bruce
1
1
School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Perth 6150, Australia
2
Veterinary Medicine Department, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al Ain P.O. Box 1555, UAE
3
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 1696, Iran
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Vet. Sci. 2020, 7(2), 56; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci7020056
Submission received: 20 March 2020 / Revised: 23 April 2020 / Accepted: 24 April 2020 / Published: 27 April 2020
(This article belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
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Non-typhoidal Salmonella serovars are recognized as zoonotic pathogens. Although human salmonellosis is frequently associated with ingestion of contaminated foods of animal origin, contact with animals may also be a significant source of Salmonella infection, especially contact with turtles, which have shown to be an important reservoir of Salmonella, specifically through their intestinal tracts. Turtles are among the most common reptiles kept as house pets that may pose a public health risk associated with Salmonella exposure, especially among infants and young children. This review discusses the literature reporting the link between turtles and Salmonella as well as turtle-associated human salmonellosis in the last ten years. In most outbreaks, a high proportion of patients are children under five years of age, which indicates that children are at the greatest risk of turtle-associated salmonellosis. Therefore, turtles should not be preferred as recommended pets for children under five years of age. Reducing turtle stress to minimise Salmonella shedding as well as providing client education handouts at the points of sale of these animals may reduce the risk of transmitting such significant pathogen to humans. Further studies are required to investigate the role of both direct contact with turtles as well as indirect contact through cross-contamination in the transmission of turtles-associated Salmonella to humans.

1. Introduction

Non-typhoidal Salmonella serovars are recognized as zoonotic pathogens affecting both animals and humans. There are over 2500 Salmonella serovars, of which 2000 of them can affect humans [1]. This pathogen can cause mild to severe disease with clinical symptoms, including fever, diarrhoea, and vomiting. Although salmonellosis is usually a self-limiting illness, it can be life-threatening in high-risk patients, such as babies, the elderly and immunocompromised people [2]. It has been reported that Salmonella are responsible for 1.2 million cases of illness and 450 deaths in humans annually in the United States [3]. Although human salmonellosis is frequently associated with ingestion of contaminated foods of animal origin, contact with animals may also be a significant source of Salmonella infection [4]. Hale et al. (2012) estimated that 127,155 of 445,213 human illnesses caused by seven groups of zoonotic pathogens annually have been attributed to non-typhoidal Salmonella serovars related to animal exposure [5].
The intestinal tract of reptiles is a major reservoir of Salmonella [6]. Reptiles can carry Salmonella without showing any clinical symptoms and shed this pathogen in their faeces [7]. The number of reptiles housed as pets has become increasing worldwide [8,9]. Several human salmonellosis cases have been attributed to reptiles directly or indirectly due to the high number of such animals kept as house pets [1,10]. Numerous Salmonella serovars have been attributed to the reptile-associated salmonellosis, comprising Salmonella enterica (S. enterica) serovars Paratyphi B var Java, Poona, Pomona, Marina, Stanley, Litchfield, and Newport, as well as the most commonly reported S. enterica serovars Typhimurium and Enteritidis [6,7,11,12,13,14]. Among different reptiles, turtles are more commonly considered house pets, and they are among the most commonly kept pet reptiles for children [15]. Small turtles are more likely to be given as pets to children because they are safe, attractive, inexpensive, and slow-moving, compared to other pet reptiles, such as snakes and iguanas [7,16]. The common practice of children keeping turtles as house pets may pose a public health risk associated with Salmonella, especially for infants and young children [17]. The turtles are small enough to be kissed and held by children, which increases the likelihood of direct transmission of Salmonella. In addition, indirect transmission of this pathogen can occur through cross-contamination by cleaning turtle habitats in a kitchen sink or bathtub [18]. The first report of turtle-associated human salmonellosis goes back to 1963 [19]. There are also several reports related to the transmission of Salmonella to humans through direct or indirect contact with turtles in the last decade [5,9,20]. Therefore, here we present an updated review that was designed to investigate the research and evidence related to Salmonella and turtles as well as their link to human salmonellosis in the last ten years in different parts of the world. Furthermore, different Salmonella serovars, turtle species, and human cases are examined.

2. Materials and Methods

The search strategy used in the present review was based on the following criteria: (a) the databases PubMed and Web of Science were searched for articles written in English or with English abstracts over the past decade, using the keywords of: (Salmonella OR salmonellosis) AND (turtle OR turtles OR reptiles); (b) screening the articles by reading their titles and abstracts in order to exclude non-relevant research if they did not refer to human salmonellosis or if they were review or letter articles as and were not related to the isolation of Salmonella in turtles or turtle-associated human salmonellosis; (c) articles were included if they were population studies investigating human cases of salmonellosis associated with turtles (e.g., clinical or outbreak cases) or to detection of Salmonella in turtles. Figure 1 indicates the systematic approach to articles’ inclusion and exclusion.

3. Most Popular Pet Turtles

The pet trade is growing globally, and amphibians and reptiles are the most common among pet species around the world [21]. Emydidae, a family of turtles that includes close to 50 species in 10 genera, is among the most recognized reptile taxon in the world [21]. Pond sliders (Trachemys scripta) are the main species of this family, which is divided into three subspecies [21]. Among these three subspecies, the most recognized is the red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), which is the most common pet turtle around the world and has been found to be a significant source of turtle-associated human salmonellosis since 1963 [8]. Table 1 shows the most popular pet turtles worldwide [22].

4. Salmonella Contamination of Turtles and Turtle-Associated Human Salmonellosis around the World

4.1. North America

Turtles are recognized as the most popular pet reptiles in the United States [23]. Despite a prohibition on the distribution of small turtles (carapace length < 10.2 cm or 4 inches) in the United States since 1975, they are still available legally for scientific, educational, or exhibition purposes and are sold illegally at fairs, discount stores, flea markets outside of sporting events, or at parks [24,25] Approximately 1.4 million human salmonellosis cases occur annually in the United States, of which 74,000 have been associated with direct or indirect exposure to reptiles and amphibians [11]. Turtle-associated salmonellosis in the U.S. has not only persisted but has increased, according to a surge in the number of salmonellosis outbreaks in the last decade, which has brought increased attention to this long-standing public health issue [23]. Eight multistate outbreaks involving 473 illnesses were reported in the U.S. in 2012, and S. enterica serovars Sandiego, Poona, Pomona, Newport, and Typhimurium were the five identified serovars in these outbreaks [23]. The highest number of cases and hospitalisations were attributed to one of these outbreaks caused by S. enterica serovar Pomona. However, no deaths were reported from these eight outbreaks. The report on the outbreaks indicated that 8% of those affected had been exposed to small turtles. Those affected were less knowledgeable on the link between reptiles and salmonellosis than individuals affected in previous turtle-associated outbreaks [18]. Several high-risk behaviours, including kissing turtles, cleaning turtle habitats in kitchen sinks, and allowing turtles access to kitchen countertops and other places where food is prepared and consumed, were reported as creating the main transmission routes of Salmonella to humans in the 2012 outbreaks [23].
In 2014, pet turtle-associated salmonellosis was reported in 12 states [23]. Most of the cases were observed in children less than one year of age. The most frequently detected infectious agent was S. enterica serovar Poona. No deaths were reported, although a few of those who contracted the disease were hospitalised. Interestingly, not all patients mentioned direct contact with turtles, suggesting the potential role of indirect transmission in turtle-associated salmonellosis outbreaks, which should be more closely examined [20].
In 2015, there was a report of an S. enterica serovar Sandiego infection in a child who had acquired a small turtle at an Alabama flea market. Four multistate Salmonella outbreaks were also reported in that year [24]. The identified serovars in these outbreaks (S. enterica serovar Sandiego and S. enterica serovar Poona) had been linked to small turtles in previous outbreaks [18,20]. The high proportion of patients in these outbreaks are younger than five years old indicating that children are still the main group affected by turtle-associated salmonellosis. This finding emphasises the need to educate this susceptible population regarding the risk of Salmonella transmission from companion small turtles and other reptiles [25].
Another salmonellosis outbreak reported in 19 states in 2017 was caused by S. enterica serovar Agbeni. More than half of the cases involved direct or indirect contact with pet turtles, including small turtles [26]. The same Salmonella serovar (S. enterica serovar Agbeni) was identified previously from a turtle in 2015 and another human outbreak in 2016 (CDC, unpublished data, 2016). Interestingly, a higher frequency of hospitalisations (48%) was attributed to this outbreak compared to multistate foodborne pathogen outbreaks (27%) and recent turtle-associated salmonellosis outbreaks (28–33%) [20,25,27] (Table 2).
The geographic distribution of patients affected by the salmonellosis outbreak was different from the previous outbreaks, indicating the need to better understand turtle breeding and distribution in the United States. Sales of small turtles have been banned in 18 states of this country. Some states incorporate the federal standard by reference while others explicitly ban the sale of small turtles below a certain size [28].

4.2. South America and Caribbean Island

Pet turtle-associated Salmonella also caused gastroenteritis in three infants in Chile [29]. S. enterica subsp. enterica serovars Montevideo, Newport, and Pomona were the identified Salmonella serovars in these cases. In two of the cases, Salmonella was recovered from the patients’ stools and the turtles’ droppings [29] (Table 2).
Considering the significance of turtle-associated salmonellosis in human health several studies have been conducted in different parts of the world in order to improve the knowledge about the rate of Salmonella contamination in turtles. In Saint Kitts, three different sea turtle species can be found year round, including marine environment turtle species (hawksbill, Eretmochelys imbricata, and green turtles, Chelonia mydas), and seasonal nester species (leatherback, Dermochelys coriacea) [30]. Little is known about the risk of Salmonella transmission from wild sea turtles to humans, and it has only been investigated in a few studies [31,32]. One of these studies was conducted on the island of Saint Kitts on nesting leatherback sea turtles. Salmonella enterica was detected in the tested cloacal swabs taken from the leatherback sea turtles [33]. Another investigation conducted several years later in this country compared the prevalence of Salmonella in leatherback sea turtles with that of green and hawksbill sea turtles [30]. The results indicated a higher prevalence of Salmonella in nesting leatherback sea turtles compared to hawksbill sea turtles, while no Salmonella was detected in green sea turtles. S. enterica serovar Montevideo and S. enterica serovar Newport were the only ones detected in this study [30]. The reason for the higher prevalence of Salmonella in leatherback sea turtles in this study compared to the previous investigation conducted by Dutton et al. (2013) [33] might be due to sampling from different geographical locations in Saint Kitts, human interaction with animals and environment, the age of the animals, and other possible unknown reasons [30] (Table 3).
In a study in Columbia, S. enterica serovar Enteritidis and S. enterica serovar Typhimurium were identified in the faeces of semi-aquatic turtles; the results of this study demonstrated the presence of turtle-associated Salmonella in Colombia, which is an important risk for humans who are exposed to turtles [34] (Table 3).

4.3. Europe

In Europe, direct or indirect contact with reptiles has been linked to Salmonella infection in humans, although the source of infection is unknown in many cases [48]. Since 2010, studies and reports have been conducted in various European countries related to the prevalence of Salmonella in turtles in UK [44], Italy [45], and Spain [8,46] (Table 3) as well as turtle-associated human salmonellosis in Spain [1,17], France [36,37], and Romania [38] (Table 2). In Spain in September 2010 and October 2011, S. enterica serovar Paratyphi B var Java and its possible monophasic variant 4,5,12:b:- dT+ were identified in eight and three human cases, respectively. In six of these cases exposure to pet turtles was reported [17]. Although several Salmonella serovars can be carried and transmitted by turtles, S. enterica serovar Java has been particularly attributed to these reptiles [7]. In this study, exposure to turtles was not reported in all the cases, demonstrating the significant role of indirect transmission of Salmonella due to the long-time survival of this pathogen in the environment [17].
Another investigation in Spain showed two outbreaks of human salmonellosis associated with the same turtle type in Barcelona and Castellón; despite a 300-kilometre distance between these two cities, a strong relationship between cases was confirmed by molecular epidemiology techniques [1]. The authors proposed that a considerable number of turtle-related salmonellosis cases that occur in humans can be neither investigated nor counted [1]. Salmonella contamination was also identified in free-living native (Emys orbicularis) turtles as well as the most common pet turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) in another study conducted in Eastern Spain [8]. S. enterica serovars Thompson and S. enterica serovars Typhimurium were the two predominant serovars in this investigation. The presence of Salmonella in the intestinal content of turtles was higher than in the cloacal samples [8]. Previous studies in different parts of the world indicated the prevalence of Salmonella contamination in pet turtles ranged from 0 to 72.2% [34,49,50,51] and from 0 to 15.4% in free-living turtles [50,52,53,54,55,56]. It can be hypothesised that the lower level of Salmonella shedding in free-living turtles compared to captive and pet turtles might be due to fewer encounters with stress factors [8,57].
During the period between September and October 2013, another study was done in Eastern Spain to identify the rate of Salmonella contamination of turtles in pet stores and in turtles belonging to private owners [46]. The rate of Salmonella isolation was higher in pet store turtles (75%) than in turtles that belonged to private owners (29%). S. enterica serovars Typhimurium and Pomona were the most frequently detected serovars among 18 different identified serovars. This big difference in the prevalence of Salmonella could be partly explained by the fact that shedding of Salmonella might be lower in turtles owned by private owners because of lower exposure to stress factors [47]. The shedding of Salmonella from the gastrointestinal tract to the environment is facilitated by stress caused by transport, overcrowding at pet stores, or incorrect and inadequate hygiene [58].
In France, no information has been reported on exposures related to salmonellosis risk through the surveillance system. This information is usually elicited from an investigation into the occurrence of a cluster. Hence, the occurrence of reptile-associated human salmonellosis in France may be underestimated [48]. Recently, a report indicated that two cases of Salmonella–rotavirus co-infection have been attributed to the presence of pet turtles [36]. Pet turtles were also identified as responsible for a case of meningitis caused by S. enterica subsp. enterica serovar Vitkin in a 1-month-old child. Although this Salmonella serovar is a common inhabitant in the intestinal tract of reptiles, it has rarely been reported in human cases. Young infants or immunocompromised individuals who have intimate associations with reptiles might be infected with this Salmonella serovar [37].
In 2017 in Romania, a case of otitis caused by Salmonella enterica subsp. arizonae was reported in a 16-year-old immunocompromised boy after he bathed in a lake. This Salmonella subsp. is rarely a cause of human infection, although it is a common gut inhabitant of reptiles, such as snakes and turtles. Whilst gastroenteritis is the common clinical symptom of this Salmonella, other manifestations, including otitis, mastoiditis, meningitis, osteomyelitis, osteoarthritis, or septicemia, can occur, particularly in young children and immunocompromised individuals [38].

4.4. Asia and Oceania

A few studies regarding the Salmonella contamination of turtles were undertaken in South Korea [40,41,42]. In an investigation conducted by Back et al. (2016), half of the tested turtles were contaminated with Salmonella [42]. Another recent study also confirmed Salmonella contamination of popular pet turtle species randomly purchased from pet shops and online markets in Seoul. The recovered Salmonella isolates were attributed to nine different serovars [40]. The results of these studies indicated that pet turtles could be a potential risk for human salmonellosis in Korea [42]. In China, Salmonella contamination was additionally shown in soft shelled terrapins and pet turtles, which emphasised their role in the risk of human salmonellosis through handling and consumption of turtles [43] (Table 3). Two cases of human salmonellosis caused by S. enterica serovar Poona and S. enterica serovar Abony have been also reported in Japan due to the exposure of two children to pet turtles [39] (Table 2).

5. Conclusions

Salmonella is one of the major zoonotic pathogen, which is recognized as a natural inhabitant of the turtle gastrointestinal tract [23]. Turtles can be infected with Salmonella throughout their lives, even if they are Salmonella-free at the time of sale [7]. There are several routes through which turtles can be infected with Salmonella, such as cross-contamination during shipping or through contaminated food and water [23]. Moreover, environment also plays significant role in Salmonella contamination of turtles; for instance the soil itself can contain Salmonella. This pathogen also has the ability to survive and penetrate through the turtle eggs [7,59]. Stressful conditions might increase the level of Salmonella shedding in the turtle’s environment [23]. Therefore, the risk of turtles as a source of human salmonellosis should not be underestimated, particularly the hazard of small pet turtles for young children. Hygiene practices of younger children may also contribute to increased transmission risks in households [12]. Although the authorized sale of pet turtles is prohibited in some countries, such as the United States, turtle-associated Salmonella is still a public health concern in many countries. Therefore, reducing turtles’ stress to minimise Salmonella shedding [23] as well as providing client education handouts at the points of sale of these animals on correct animal husbandry procedures and hygiene techniques, might reduce the risk of transmission of this significant pathogen to humans [60].

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, H.R.S. and I.H.; methodology, H.R.S. and M.P.S.; writing—original draft, H.R.S. and M.P.S.; writing—review & editing, H.R.S., N.A.D., I.H., M.B. and P.W. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This research received no funding.

Acknowledgments

H.R.S is indebted to Murdoch University, Western Australia, for awarding a PhD scholarship.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Figure 1. Overview of the search strategy and process of articles’ inclusion.
Figure 1. Overview of the search strategy and process of articles’ inclusion.
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Table 1. Most popular pet turtles according to the Reptiles Magazine.
Table 1. Most popular pet turtles according to the Reptiles Magazine.
Scientific NameCommon NameAdult Size (Inches)Origin
Trachemys scripta elegansRed-Eared Slider8 to 10The United States, Asia and Europe
Terrapene carolina carolinaEastern Box Turtle4 to 8The United States, Mexico
Chrysemys picta belliiWestern Painted Turtle7 to 8The United States and Canada
Graptemys geographicaMap Turtle6 to 10The United States and Canada
Glyptemys (Clemmys) insculptaWood Turtle5 to 9The United States and Canada
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Table 2. Turtle-associated human salmonellosis in different countries in the last ten years.
Table 2. Turtle-associated human salmonellosis in different countries in the last ten years.
CountryYearOutbreak/
Case Report		Age Range or Median Patient’s AgeNo. of Infected Cases No. of HospitalizationNo. of DeathSourceSalmonella Serovar(s)Reference
USA2017A multistate outbreak21 years7630-Turtles were from street or roadside vendor, a retail store, and festivals.S. enterica subsp. enterica serovar Abgeni[35]
USA2015Four multistate outbreaksChildren aged <5 years14339-Small turtles purchased from flea markets or street vendors.S. enterica subsp. enterica serovars Sandiego, Poona, Pomona[10]
USA2011–14Ten multistate outbreaks6 years64599- S. enterica subsp. enterica serovars Paratyphi B var. Java, Sandiego, Newport, Pomona, Poona, Typhimurium, I 4,[5],12:i-[23]
USA2014A multistate outbreak5 years408-Small turtles (<4 inches).S. enterica subsp. enterica serovar Poona[20]
Chile-Case report in three infants-3--Pet turtlesS. enterica subsp. enterica serovars Montevideo, Newport, Pomona[29]
Spain2009Outbreak11 months and 4 years2--Freshwater turtles (Trachemys scripta troosti) purchased from the same pet-shop.S. enterica subsp. enterica serovars paratyphi B var. Java.[1]
11 month1--
Spain2010–11OutbreakMostly three months to ten years11--TurtlesS. enterica subsp. enterica serovars Paratyphi B var Java, Paratyphi B var Java monophasic variant 4,5,12:b:-
dT+. and Paratyphi B sensu stricto		[17]
France-Case report-2--Turtles kept at homeSalmonella–rotavirus co-infection[36]
France-Case report1-month-old infant1--Pet turtleS. enterica subsp. enterica serovar Vitkin[37]
Romania-Case report16-year-old boy1--Turtles in the lakeS. enterica subsp. arizonae[38]
Japan2007–8Case report5-year-old boy1 - - Turtle kept at the patient’s homeS. enterica subsp. enterica serovar Poona [39]
4-year-old boy 1--Tortoise kept at the patient’s homeS. enterica subsp. enterica serovar Abony
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Table 3. Salmonella recovery from different turtle species around the world in the last ten years.
Table 3. Salmonella recovery from different turtle species around the world in the last ten years.
CountryTurtle SpeciesTurtle’s SourceSampleSample SizeNo. of Positive (%)Salmonella Serovar(s)Reference
KoreaSix commercially popular species: Chinese stripe-necked turtles (Ocadia sinensis), River cooters (Pseudemys concinna concinna), Yellow-bellied sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta), Common musk turtles (Sternotherus odoratus),Western painted turtles (Chrysemys picta belli), Northern Chinese softshell turtles (Pelodiscus maackii)Nine pet shops and eight online marketsFecal samples5935 (59.3)S. enterica subsp. enterica serovars Pomona, Paratyphi, Typhimurium, Thompson, Stanley, Braenderup, Kentucky, Singapore, and Potsdam[40]
KoreaSix commercially popular species:Chinese stripe-necked turtles (Ocadia sinensis), yellow-bellied
sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta), River cooters
(Pseudemys concinna concinna), Northern Chinese
softshell turtles (Pelodiscus maackii), Western painted turtles (Chrysemys picta belli) and common musk turtles (Sternotherus odoratus)		Different pet shops and online marketsFecal samples3521 (60.0%)S. enterica subsp. enterica[41]
KoreaSix commercially popular species: Chinese stripe-necked turtles (Ocadia sinensis), yellow belly sliders (Trachemysscripta scripta), river cooters
(Pseudemys concinna
concinna), northern Chinese softshell turtles (Pelodiscusmaackii), western painted turtles (Chrysemys picta
belli) and common musk turtles (Sternotherus odoratus)		Nine pet shops and eight online marketsFecal samples3417 (50.0%)S. enterica subsp. enterica[42]
ChinaSoft-shelled terrapinsSupermarkets and farmer’s marketsFecal samples17251 (29.7%)S. enterica subsp. enterica. belonged to twenty-two serovars including Thompson, Hvittingfoss, Typhimurium, Wandsworth, Virchow, Stanley, Saintpaul, Singapore, Kedougou and other subtypes[43]
pet turtles16431 (18.9%)
UKTortoisesVeterinary practiceCloacal swabs895 (5.6)S. enterica Group D[44]
ItalyTestudinidae, Trachemys scriptaReptile ownersCloacal swabs103 (30)Salmonella spp.[45]
SpainThirty five turtle speciesPet stores andWater samples12024 (20)Eighteen different serovars belonged to S. enterica subsp. enterica including Typhimurium and Pomona [46]
Private owners12096 (80)
SpainFree-living native (Emys orbicularis) and exotic (Trachemys scripta elegans) turtlesCaptured turtlesWater samples from exotic and native turtle containers2008.0 ± 2.5Eight different serovars belonged to S. enterica subsp. enterica serovars Typhimurium and Thompson S. enterica subsp. salamaeS. enterica subsp. diarizonaeS. enterica subsp. houtenae[8]
Cloacal swabs from exotic and native turtles2003.0 ± 1.5
Intestinal content samples from only exotic turtles11712.0 ± 3.0
Saint KittsLeatherback sea turtlesSeaCloacal swabs93 (33.3)S. enterica subsp. enterica serovars Montevideo and Newport.[30]
Hawksbill sea turtles141 (7.1)
Green sea turtles90 (0)
Saint Kitts, West IndiesLeatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea)SeaCloacal swabs213 (14.2)S. enterica subsp. enterica[33]
ColombiaSemi-aquatic turtles-Fecal samples11030 (27%)S. enterica subsp. enterica serovars Enteritidis and Typhimurium[34]
AustraliaCommon long-neck tortoise (Chelodina longicollis)Captive/WildCloacal swabs192 (10.5)S. enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium[47]
Murray River turtle (Emydura macquarii)120 (0)
Mary River turtle (Elusor macrurus)20 (0)
Sawshell turtle (Elseya latisternum)10 (0)
Broadshell turtle (Macrochelodina expansa)10 (0)
Krefft’s turtle (Emydura krefftii)10 (0)
Irwin’s turtle (Elseya irwini)20 (0)
Painted turtle (Emydura subglobosa)20 (0)

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