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A High-throughput Platform for the Screening of Salmonella spp./Shigella spp.
Published on: November 7, 2018
Salmonella paratyphi A rates, Asia
R Leon Ochiai1, XuanYi Wang, Lorenz von Seidlein
1International Vaccine Institute, Kwanak PO Box 14, Seoul, South Korea 151-600. rlochiai@ivi.int
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|December 2, 2005
Summary
Enteric fever in Asia is primarily caused by Salmonella Typhi, with Salmonella Paratyphi A also contributing. This study compared their incidences across China, Indonesia, India, and Pakistan using standardized population-based methods.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Enteric fever, a significant public health concern in Asia, is predominantly attributed to Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi).
- Salmonella enterica serovar Paratyphi A (S. Paratyphi A) is recognized as a less common but important cause of enteric fever in the region.
- Limited population-based data exist on the comparative incidence of these two key pathogens across diverse Asian settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the incidences of Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi A in several Asian countries.
- To provide a clearer understanding of the etiological landscape of enteric fever in the region.
Main Methods:
- Utilized standardized methodologies for population-based studies.
- Conducted comparative incidence assessments in China, Indonesia, India, and Pakistan.
Main Results:
- Data on the relative incidences of S. Typhi and S. Paratyphi A were collected and analyzed.
- Incidence rates were compared across the selected study sites.
Conclusions:
- Findings will elucidate the predominant Salmonella serovars causing enteric fever in Asia.
- This research will inform public health strategies and interventions for enteric fever control in the region.
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