[Distribution and molecular type of Salmonella from external environment in Henan province].

ABSTRACT

Objective: To understand the distribution of Salmonella in external environment in Henan province, and explore the distribution of different serotypes of the Salmonella and their homology. Methods: A total of 4 488 samples were collected form animal dung, meat products and kitchen utensils, and identified by biochemical tests and serotyped by serum agglutination reaction. The predominant serotypes were further typed by PFGE. Results: A total of 324 Salmonella strains were detected in these samples, the detection rate was 7.21%. The 324 Salmonella isolates belonged to 39 serotypes, S. enteritidis (24.07%, 78/324) and S. derby (20.37%, 66/324) were predominant. Forty six strains of S. enteritidis and 30 strains of S. derby were divided into 12 and 17 molecular patterns by digestion with Xba Ⅰ, while chicken and swine were the predominant animal hosts. Conclusions: Serotyping of external environment Salmonella were phenotypically diverse and the serotype of Salmonella from different sources were different. The same clone was prevalent in same area. It is necessary to strengthen supervision and surveillance to ensure food safety.