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Colony incompatibility studies among strains of Salmonella typhimurium phage type 199 isolated in connection with one
Abstract:
Strains of Salmonella typhimurium phage type 199 from an outbreak of salmonellosis in the Wellington region were investigated by means of the colony incompatibility phenomenon. With the exception of one strain isolated from milk, all outbreak strains were fully compatible, despite differing in antibiotic resistance pattern and plasmid carriage. This suggests that these strains are derived from one clone. Colony incompatibility is considered a useful rapid method of epidemiological assessment of outbreaks of salmonellosis.
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Colony incompatibility analysis revealed that most Salmonella typhimurium strains from a Wellington outbreak originated from a single clone. This method offers a rapid way to assess salmonellosis outbreaks epidemiologically.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Epidemiology
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Salmonellosis outbreaks pose significant public health challenges.
- Salmonella typhimurium phage type 199 is a common cause of foodborne illness.
- Understanding the genetic relatedness of outbreak strains is crucial for effective control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clonal origin of Salmonella typhimurium phage type 199 strains from a Wellington region outbreak.
- To evaluate the utility of the colony incompatibility phenomenon as a rapid epidemiological tool.
Main Methods:
- Bacterial isolates from a salmonellosis outbreak were subjected to phage typing.
- Colony incompatibility testing was performed on Salmonella typhimurium strains.
- Antibiotic resistance patterns and plasmid carriage were analyzed.
Main Results:
- All outbreak strains, except one from milk, demonstrated full compatibility.
- Despite variations in antibiotic resistance and plasmid profiles, strains were largely clonal.
- Colony incompatibility distinguished outbreak strains effectively.
Conclusions:
- The majority of Salmonella typhimurium strains in this outbreak likely originated from a single clone.
- Colony incompatibility is a valuable and rapid method for the epidemiological assessment of salmonellosis outbreaks.