Edwardsiella tarda infections in Florida racoons, Procyon lotor.
Edwardsiella tarda was isolated from the large intestine of seven (17%) of 42 racoons from Florida. The rate varied from 12% in South Florida to 25% in North Florida. In addition, 52% of the racoons examined were carrying Salmonella, with numerous serotypes represented.
D000818:Animals; D004755:Enterobacteriaceae / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005431:Florida; D007420:Intestine, Large / Q000382:microbiology; D008099:Liver / Q000382:microbiology; D011821:Raccoons / Q000382:microbiology; D012475:Salmonella / Q000302:isolation & purification