Salmonella Serovars from Humans and Other Sources in Thailand, 1993–2002

We serotyped 44,087 Salmonella isolates from humans and 26,148 from other sources from 1993 through 2002. The most common serovar causing human salmonellosis in Thailand was Salmonella enterica Weltevreden. Serovars causing human infections in Thailand differ from those in other countries and seem t...

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Published in:Emerging infectious diseases 2004-01, Vol.10 (1), p.131-136
Main Authors: Aroon Bangtrakulnonth, Srirat Pornreongwong, Chaiwat Pulsrikarn, Pathom Sawanpanyalert, Rene S. Hendriksen, Danilo M. A. Lo Fo Wong, Frank M. Aarestrup
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Language:English
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Thailand
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Summary:We serotyped 44,087 Salmonella isolates from humans and 26,148 from other sources from 1993 through 2002. The most common serovar causing human salmonellosis in Thailand was Salmonella enterica Weltevreden. Serovars causing human infections in Thailand differ from those in other countries and seem to be related to Salmonella serovars in different food products and reservoirs.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid1001.020781