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Salmonella excretion by pet terrapins

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

A. E. Jephcott ,
D. Randall Martin  and
R. Stalker
A. E. Jephcott
Affiliation:
Public Health Laboratory, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield
D. Randall Martin
Affiliation:
Health Offices, County Borough of Doncaster, York House, Cleveland Street, Doncaster
R. Stalker
Affiliation:
West Riding County Council and Doncaster Rural District Council, Nether Hall, Doncaster
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The infection of a child with Salmonella paratyphi B phage type Battersea caught from his pet terrapins is recorded. In a small subsequent survey a relatively large proportion of these animals was found to be excreting salmonellas. The danger of these seemingly harmless pets is emphasized.

It is a pleasure to acknowledge the help and encouragement given by Dr E. H. Gillespie at all stages in the production of this manuscript. We also thank Dr Joan Taylor and Dr J. Wallace for final identification of some of the organisms isolated and Dr E. S. Anderson for phage typing the Salmonella paratyphi B strains.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 67 , Issue 3 , September 1969 , pp. 505 - 510
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1969

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