S. Leeuwarden¶
At a Glance
| Antigenic Formula | 11:b:1,5 |
| Serogroup | O:11 (F) |
| NCBI Pathogen Detection | View isolates |
Background Information¶
Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Leeuwarden (antigenic formula 11:b:1,5) is a serovar of the O:11 (F) serogroup. This serovar was first identified by A. B. Wielenga from a stool sample of a five-month-old baby with enteritis in the Netherlands. FDA found this serovar in organic ground oregano.
Genetic Characteristics¶
Serovar Leeuwarden is considered rare, and there is no known literature that has studied it.
Animal Reservoir¶
No animal reservoirs have been identified for serovar Leeuwarden.
Geographical Distribution¶
Serovar Leeuwarden has been reported inthe US, Central African Republic, and Europe such as Netherlands, Austria, Czechia, and Germany.
Human/Animal Outbreaks¶
There have been no recent human outbreaks linked to this serovar.
Border Rejections¶
| Year | Exporting country | Importing country | Associated source | Product category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bulgaria | Sweden | Sunflower seeds | Feed materials |
Recalls¶
There have been no recent recalls linked to this serovar.