Reptile Exposure in Human Salmonellosis Cases and Salmonella Serotypes Isolated from Reptiles, Ontario, Canada, 2015–2022

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Retrospective analysis shows rising salmonella cases in humans from reptile exposure, suggesting preventive education is needed.

Human salmonella cases linked to reptile exposure increased significantly from 2015 to 2022.
Case-patients reported specific reptile contact, leading to notable salmonella serotype associations.
Retrospective analysis highlighted serotypes linked to various reptiles, including snakes and turtles.
Education for reptile owners may reduce transmission of zoonotic infections from animals to humans.

Paphitis et al. (2025) studied this question.

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