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Supplement 1997 (no. 41) to the Kauffmann-White scheme
M Y Popoff1, J Bockemühl, F W Brenner
1WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Salmonella, Institut Pasteur, Paris.
Research in Microbiology
|October 31, 1998
Summary
Fifteen new Salmonella serovars were characterized in 1997, expanding the Salmonella enterica subspecies classification. This research also details new antigenic factors and updates the Kauffmann-White scheme.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Bacteriology
- Immunology
Background:
- The Salmonella genus is a significant public health concern.
- Accurate classification of Salmonella serovars is crucial for epidemiological surveillance and control.
- The Kauffmann-White scheme is the standard for Salmonella serovar identification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the characterization of 15 newly recognized Salmonella serovars.
- To describe novel antigenic factors within the Salmonella genus.
- To update the established Kauffmann-White scheme based on new findings.
Main Methods:
- Serological characterization of bacterial isolates.
- Antigenic factor analysis.
- Application of the Kauffmann-White scheme for classification.
Main Results:
- 15 new Salmonella serovars were identified and characterized.
- Eight serovars belong to Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica.
- Four serovars were assigned to subspecies salamae, two to subspecies diarizonae, and one to subspecies houtenae.
- Two new antigenic factors, H:z85 and H:z87, were described.
- One modification to the Kauffmann-White scheme was implemented.
Conclusions:
- The continuous discovery of new Salmonella serovars necessitates ongoing updates to classification systems.
- The characterization of novel antigenic factors enhances our understanding of Salmonella diversity.
- The revised Kauffmann-White scheme improves the accuracy of Salmonella serovar identification and surveillance.