Salmonellaexcretion by pet terrapins

Abstract

SUMMARYThe infection of a child withSalmonella paratyphiB 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 theSalmonella paratyphi Bstrains.

Potential Pathogens in the Environment: Isolation, Enumeration, and Identification of Seven Genera of Intestinal Bacteria Associated with Small Green Pet Turtles1

“…Indeed, Salmonella has been isolated from at least 10 genera of turtles including specimens caught in the wild as well as those sampled in zoos (11,12,13). The incidence of Salmonella for individually contained turtles is about 15 to 20% (12,14), a range comparable to that reported by us. Salmonella have been isolated from turtle intestines, feces, ovaries of adults, and even from eggs (15).…”

“…Counts in this range were routinely repeatable even after maintenance of turtles for 5 months in the laboratory. DISCUSSION Much attention has been given to the association of Salmonella with reptiles, especially with the pet turtle P. scripta elegans, as well as various genera of lizards (4,12,14). Indeed, Salmonella has been isolated from at least 10 genera of turtles including specimens caught in the wild as well as those sampled in zoos (11,12,13).…”

Preparation and Performance of H-PDMS/PMHS/OTS Hybrid Nanosilica Hydrophobic and Self-Cleaning Coatings on Phosphogypsum Surface

“…As indicated in Figure 13a, the contact angle was greater than 140° in the 1-10 pH range, thus maintaining acceptable hydrophobic properties. At pH = 11-14, the contact angle decreased to below 140°; however, it remained greater than 136°, inferring that this change was caused by the partial dissolution of silica nanoparticles in the alkaline medium [45][46][47]. As indicated in Figure 13b-d, the surface of the PGH-3 remained dry after dipping it into staining solutions with different pH values and lifting it out with tweezers, which also proved the excellent chemical stability of PGH-3.…”

“…As indicated in Figure 13a, the contact angle was greater than 140 • in the 1-10 pH range, thus maintaining acceptable hydrophobic properties. At pH = 11-14, the contact angle decreased to below 140 • ; however, it remained greater than 136 • , inferring that this change was caused by the partial dissolution of silica nanoparticles in the alkaline medium [45][46][47].…”