Human Salmonellosis Caused by Rare Salmonella Serotypes- Report of Two Cases
Journal Title: Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Salmonellosis is a global disease caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Salmonella. It is the most important food-borne pathogen which is transmitted usually through contaminated food and water and is responsible for illnesses, hospitalisations and deaths worldwide. We present two cases of Salmonellosis caused by two unusual serotypes of Salmonella. Also, highlighted is the role of automation in bacterial identification and significance of serotyping of the bacterium.
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Sunayana M. Jangla, Susan Cherian, Sofia C. Patel
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