Web-based Surveillance and Global<i>Salmonella</i>Distribution, 2000–2002

Galanis, Eleni; Wong, Danilo Lo Fo; Patrick, Mary; Binsztein, Norma; Cieślik, A; Chalermchaikit, Thongchai; Aı̈dara-Kane, Awa; Ellis, Andrea; Angulo, Frederick J.; Wegener, Henrik Caspar

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“…In the last 20 years, S. Enteritidis has been the most frequently isolated Salmonella serotype within Europe, where it has been attributed to 85% of salmonellosis cases identified (21). This study found Shigella in 3% of patients, which was lower than the 10.8% reported in another study (22,23).…”

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A Study on the Epidemiology and Aetiology of Acute Gastroenteritis in Adult Patients Presenting at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Tirana, Albania

Stroni¹,

Dhimolea²,

Pipero³

et al. 2014

Balkan Med J

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Background: Acute gastroenteritis remains a common cause of hospital emergency room visits in Albania. However, the aetiology of severe gastroenteritis leading to hospitalization in adults frequently remains unclear. Aims: Our objective was to study the epidemiology and causes of community-acquired, acute gastroenteritis in adult patients presenting to hospital. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Methods: A prospective study was conducted from January 2010 to January 2012, among patients ≥15 years old with community-acquired gastroenteritis presenting to the emergency room of the University Hospital "Mother Theresa" in Tirana, Albania. Stool samples and rectal swabs were collected from the patients for microbiological testing. Results: The median age of the study patients was 33 (15-88) years and 577 (58%) were females. The median age of males was 35 (15-87)

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A Study on the Epidemiology and Aetiology of Acute Gastroenteritis in Adult Patients Presenting at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Tirana, Albania

Stroni¹,

Dhimolea²,

Pipero³

et al. 2014

Balkan Med J

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“…Salmonella species are considered to be among the most important foodborne pathogens in the world and salmonellosis is still one of the most widespread foodborne bacterial illnesses in humans, with clinical manifestations ranging from asymptomatic state to severe disease [2]. The majority of infections are associated with the ingestion of contaminated foods such as poultry, beef, pork, eggs, milk, cheese, seafood, fruits, juices, and vegetables [3,4], although most infections caused by multidrugresistant Salmonella are acquired through contaminated foods of animal origin.…”

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First study of Salmonella in meat in Romania

Mihaiu

Lapusan

Tanasuica

et al. 2014

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: The increasing antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella isolates is of major public health concern, but information regarding these aspects is still lacking in Romania. This study focused on a detailed and accurate investigation concerning prevalence, serotypes, and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Salmonella strains, isolated from pork and chicken meat, collected from all regions of Romania in 2011. Methodology: The research was conducted on 650 samples of chicken and pork meat collected from production units and retail markets located in various regions of Romania. A total of 149 Salmonella isolates were recovered (22.92%), serotyped, confirmed by PCR, and further tested for antimicrobial susceptibility. Results: Thirteen Salmonella serovars were identified; predominant serovars included Infantis, Typhimurium, Derby and Colindale. Multiple resistance was found in 83.22% (n = 124) of the isolates. The isolates were frequently resistant to tetracycline (80.53%), streptomycin (81.21%), sulfamethoxazole (87.25%), nalidixic acid (65.10%), and ciprofloxacin (42.95%). Additionally, a markedly lower resistance rate was observed for ampicillin (20.81%), chloramphenicol (16.78%), and ceftazidime (11.41%). Among 137 resistant Salmonella isolates, 35 different resistance patterns were found. Conclusion: A high prevalence of Salmonella spp. and a relatively high resistance rate to multiple antimicrobials was found. This data indicates that chicken and pork meat could constitute a source of human exposure to multidrug-resistant Salmonella and therefore could be considered a potential vehicle of resistant Salmonella foodborne diseases. Further actions are needed to succesfully implement a national surveillance program for better monitoring of these resistant pathogens.

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“…Geographical and temporal variations have been observed, but worldwide S. Enteritidis (65%) and S. Typhimurium (12%) have been considered the most common serotypes (7,10,11,13,14,17) . In agreement with these reports, four out of five isolates were serotyped as S. Typhimurium (three) and S. Enteritidis (one).…”

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“…In agreement with these reports, four out of five isolates were serotyped as S. Typhimurium (three) and S. Enteritidis (one). For Latin America the dominance of S. Enteritidis (31%) has been reported (13) . Patients with salmonellosis usually develop nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and fever.…”

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Acute diarrhea associated with Salmonella enterica in Belo Horizonte-MG: prevalence and characterization of isolates

Sousa

Mendes²,

Penna³

et al. 2013

J. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab.

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Introduction: Acute infectious diarrhea is still regarded as a public health problem associated with a wide range of etiologic agents, from which Salmonella enterica is particularly worth mentioning inasmuch as it is a major cause of inflammatory diarrhea in both developed and developing countries. Objective: To assess the distribution of S. enterica among children with acute diarrhea in Belo Horizonte and to characterize bacterium isolates. Material and methods: The study group comprised a total of 157 children from low socioeconomic background. Stool samples were collected for leukocyte analysis and Salmonella bacterial culture. The isolates were serotyped and evaluated as to antimicrobial susceptibility profile, extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) production, and presence of virulence markers (invA, iroB, and spvC). Results: A total of 5/3.2% children were infected by S. enterica, 3/60% by S. enterica Typhimurium, 1/20% by S. enterica Enteritidis and 1/20% S. enterica subsp. enterica serotype 8.20:z4,z23:-. Fecal leucocytes were detected in two out of five fecal specimens positive for S. enterica. Isolates from three children were resistant to nalidixic acid, nalidixic acid + chloramphenicol, and nalidixic acid + chloramphenicol + ampicillin. ESBL production was not detected. All samples presented invA and iroB genes. spvC marker was observed in isolates from two children infected by S. Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis. Conclusion:The results demonstrate that S. enterica infection is uncommon among children from our region. Furthermore, they indicate the need for periodic monitoring of bacterial antimicrobial susceptibility profile in order to establish suitable antimicrobial therapy when required.

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Web-based Surveillance and GlobalSalmonellaDistribution, 2000–2002

Abstract: Surveillance improves control of Salmonella infections.

Cited by 335 publications

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A Study on the Epidemiology and Aetiology of Acute Gastroenteritis in Adult Patients Presenting at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Tirana, Albania

A Study on the Epidemiology and Aetiology of Acute Gastroenteritis in Adult Patients Presenting at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Tirana, Albania

First study of Salmonella in meat in Romania

Acute diarrhea associated with Salmonella enterica in Belo Horizonte-MG: prevalence and characterization of isolates

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