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Nationwide pseudo-outbreak of Salmonella enterica ssp. diarizonae, France.

Authors :
Thiolet JM
Jourdan-Da Silva N
Reggiani A
De Valk H
Coignard B
Weill FX
Source :
Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases [Clin Microbiol Infect] 2011 Jun; Vol. 17 (6), pp. 915-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Nov 05.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

To investigate an increased incidence of human cultures growing Salmonella enterica ssp. diarizonae serotype 61:k:1,5,7 in France in 2008, we reviewed medical records of case patients and identified the material used during invasive procedures and for bacterial culture. Trace-back investigations incriminated culture media containing contaminated sheep blood agar.<br /> (2010 The Authors. Clinical Microbiology and Infection; 2010 European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1469-0691
Volume :
17
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20718799
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-0691.2010.03343.x