Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella Enteritidis, Southern Italy, 1990-1998

Abstract

During 1990 to 1998, we identified multidrug-resistant isolates of Salmonella Enteritidis in southern Italy. Plasmids containing class I integrons and codifying for synthesis of extended-spectrum ß-lactamases were detected. Active surveillance for resistance to antimicrobial agents is needed to guard against the possible spread of resistant clones.

Keywords

• antimicrobial resistance
• salmonella
• salmonella enteritidis
• Italy
• S. Enteritidis