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[Distribution and typing in salmonellosis in children 1978-1983]

Z Kiliç1, C Kalyoncu, S Durmuş

  • 1Anadolu Universitesi, Tip Fakültesi, Pediatri Anabilim Dali Yrd. Doç.

Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni
|April 1, 1987
PubMed

Insights

Salmonellosis in infants is often caused by Salmonella typhimurium, peaking in January. This common childhood infection shows seasonal patterns and a yearly decrease in the Eskişehir district.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Evaluated 329 infants diagnosed with salmonellosis at Anadolu University Teaching and Training Hospital.
  • Focused on the prevalence and serotype distribution of Salmonella infections in pediatric patients.
  • Investigated the seasonal and temporal trends of salmonellosis within the Eskişehir district.

Purpose:

  • To determine the most common Salmonella serotypes causing infections in infants.
  • To analyze the seasonal patterns and yearly trends of salmonellosis in children.
  • To characterize the epidemiological features of salmonellosis in a specific geographic region.

Summary:

  • Salmonella typhimurium was the predominant serotype (38.6%), significantly more frequent than other identified types (e.g., S. typhosa, S. paratyphi A/B).
  • A considerable proportion of cases (46.8%) could not be serotyped.
  • Salmonellosis incidence peaked in January (20.3%) and showed significant seasonal variation, with lower rates between April and December.
  • A statistically significant yearly decrease in salmonellosis cases was observed (p < 0.05).

Impact:

  • Highlights Salmonella typhimurium as a key pathogen in pediatric salmonellosis.
  • Provides crucial epidemiological data on the seasonality and trends of childhood salmonellosis in the Eskişehir region.
  • Informs public health strategies for infection control and prevention in pediatric populations.

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