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Group C2-C3 (O:8)

Serovars in this group share the O:8 somatic antigen.

Serovar Antigenic Formula Primary Animal Reservoir
S. Albany 8,20:z4,z24:- Serovar Albany was mainly found in chicken but was also present in turkey, ducks, pigs, cattle, and captive zoo wild animals.
S. Altona 8,20:r,[i]:z6 Serovar Altona was mainly found inchickens but was also present in cattle, pigs, and horses
S. Blockley 6,8:k:1,5 Chickens are the main reservoir for serovar Blockley.
S. Bovismorbificans 6,8,20:r,[i]:1,5 Pigs tend to be the main animal reservoir for serovar Bovismorbificans.
S. Corvallis 8,20:z4,z23:[z6] Serovar Corvallis was found to be associated withpigs in South-East Asia.
S. Goldcoast 6,8:r:l,w Serovar Goldcoast has been isolated from swine and cattle.
S. Hadar 6,8:z10:e,n,x The main reservoirs of serovar Hadar are turkey flocks and turkey meat.
S. Kentucky 8,20:i:z6 : Chicken is the main reservoir for serovar Kentucky.
S. Kottbus 6,8:e,h:1,5 Poultry including chicken and turkey may be potential reservoirs for serovar Kottbus.
S. Litchfield 6,8:l,v:1,2 Poultry and turtles may be potential hosts.
S. Manhattan 6,8:d:1,5 Pigs and chickens are potential reservoirs for serovar Manhattan.
S. Muenchen 6,8:d:1,2 Swine, cattle, and poultry are reservoirs for serovar Muenchen.
S. Newport 6,8,20:e,h:1,2 Cattle is the main reservoir for serovar Newport.