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[Phage types of typhoid cultures of the Orel region in 1964-1973]

M M Vorob'eva, A T Kozlova, N Andriukina

    Zhurnal Mikrobiologii, Epidemiologii I Immunobiologii
    |October 1, 1976
    PubMed

    Insights

    Typhoid fever (Salmonella Typhi) strains in Orel region showed stable phage types from 1964-1973. Predominant types included A, E, F1, and N, with no significant shifts observed over the decade.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Context:

    • The Orel region experienced numerous typhoid fever outbreaks between 1964 and 1973.
    • Monitoring bacterial pathogens is crucial for public health surveillance.

    Purpose:

    • To characterize the phage types of Salmonella Typhi isolates from the Orel region.
    • To identify prevalent phage types and observe any temporal changes in their distribution.

    Summary:

    • A total of 810 Salmonella Typhi cultures were analyzed from 655 outbreaks.
    • Phage typing was successful for 63.5% of isolates; 30.2% were untypeable.
    • Sixteen distinct phage types were identified, with types A, E, F1, and N being the most common.

    Impact:

    • Establishes a baseline for Salmonella Typhi phage typing in the Orel region.
    • Provides insights into the genetic diversity and epidemiological patterns of typhoid fever.
    • Informs public health strategies for typhoid fever control and prevention.

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