Bacteria: Reservoirs

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Staphylococcus aureus

  • Reservoir: Humans (skin, mouth, nasal cavity). 30-50% of people are carriers.

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Clostridium botulinum

  • Reservoir: Soil, freshwater, animal and fish intestinal tracts.

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Bacillus cereus

  • Reservoir: Widespread in nature; soil, dust, animals, humans.

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Clostridium perfringens

  • Reservoir: Widespread in nature; soil, dust, animals, humans.

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Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)

  • Reservoir: Humans; fecal-contaminated water, food handlers.

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E. coli (EPEC)

  • Reservoir: Humans; fecal-oral route.

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Listeria monocytogenes

  • Reservoir: Widespread in nature; animals, water, decaying plants, soil.

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Salmonella

  • Reservoir: 

  • S. enterica infects warm-blooded animals, particularly poultry. 

  • S. bongori largely associated with reptiles. Humans can be asymptomatic carriers (especially for typhoidal strains).

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Campylobacter

  • Reservoir: Warm-blooded animals but often associated with birds.

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Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)

  • Reservoir: Humans.

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Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) / STEC

  • Reservoir: Cows, deer, and other ruminants.

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Shigella

  • Reservoir: Humans. Most common in child-care settings and schools.

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Vibrio spp.

  • Reservoir: Sea water (grows in >20°C water, summer months).