Abstract
A rare case of arthritis, peri-arthiritis and pleurits associated with Salmonella enterica and Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection in a dromedary camel is reported. Articular infections caused by Non-typhoidal Salmonella have been exceptionally described in human medicine. To our knowledge, this would be the first description of articular infections associated with Non-thyphoidal Salmonella in other mammals than humans. Possible pathogenesis of the infection is discussed.
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Tejedor-Junco, M.T., Lupiola, P., Caballero, M.J. et al. Multiple abscesses caused by Salmonella enterica and Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis in a dromedary camel. Trop Anim Health Prod 41, 711–714 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-008-9239-x
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