[Salmonella in the province of Livorno. Epidemiological study over the last five years]

Boll Ist Sieroter Milan. 1990;69(1):361-70.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors refer on Salmonella species isolated from carriers, in USL 13 country, during the period of five years 1984-1988 in the microbiological laboratories of S.M.P. USL 13. N. 1240 Salmonella strains were isolated. N. 62 serotypes have been recognized of which about 77% were of the groups B, C1, E1. The trial shows a high positivity of more rare serotypes especially in summer period.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Carrier State
  • Feces / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Salmonella / classification*
  • Salmonella / isolation & purification*
  • Salmonella Infections / epidemiology*
  • Seasons
  • Serotyping