Controlli ambientali sulla diffusione di sierotipi di Salmonella spp in acque fluviali

Abstract

Data on serotypes of Salmonella isolates from rivers are presented.The microrganism was detected in high concentrations in all the sampling sites. These values show its regular occurrence in the examined waters all the time, even if a seasonal trend was observed with higher levels in summer and fall. Salmonella typhimurium and S. infantis were the prevalent serotypes.These serotypes are also among those more prevailing in Italy as it is pointed out by the surveillance network of gastrointestinal infections.

Keywords

• genus Salmonella, serotypes, water