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To report a case of Salmonella Paratyphi B infection in a captive corn snake and discuss its implications for health.

First Record of Salmonella Paratyphi B in a Captive Corn Snake in Bulgaria - Case Report

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Case report shows salmonella paratyphi b presence in a corn snake, highlighting zoonotic risks and antimicrobial resistance.

To report a case of Salmonella Paratyphi B infection in a captive corn snake and discuss its implications for health.
Diagnostic testing performed using the Vitec 2 Compact System.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was conducted on isolated Salmonella Paratyphi B.
Symptoms observed included anorexia, diarrhoea, and lethargy.
Salmonella Paratyphi B was confirmed in the corn snake.
The pathogen showed resistance to cefalexin, gentamicin, and amikacin.
Sensitivity was found to levofloxacin, ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.

B. Boneva-Marutsova (2026) studied this question.

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