Transmission and risk control of Salmonella enterica serovar Aberdeen among humans and animals

Objective To understand the spread of Salmonella enterica serovar Aberdeen (S. Aberdeen 11:i:1,2) in the world and provide evidence for the risk control and human infection prevention and control. Methods All the reports about transmission and risk control of S. Aberdeen in human and animals were reviewed, the difference in S. Aberdeen infection between foreign cases and domestic cases were compared. Results S. Aberdeen is a common pathogens in animals, which could leads to enteral or parenteral infection in high risk group, including children and adults. The spread of S. Aberdeen in China might be related with appropriate management of aquaculture. Conclusion S. Aberdeen exists in animals worldwide, which is an important pathogen originated from environment contaminated by animals in food borne disease surveillance. The related risk control is essential in food process, live stock/poultry raising and behavioral ecology infectious diseases prevention and control.