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. 1977 Apr;33(4):791–801. doi: 10.1128/aem.33.4.791-801.1977

Salmonella in surface waters of central New York state.

N C Dondero, C T Thomas, M Khare, J F Timoney, G M Fukui
PMCID: PMC170768  PMID: 326183

Abstract

Six tributary streams and southern Cayuga Lake in central New York state were sampled for the presence of Salmonella on swabs immersed for 4 days. Of a total of 322 swabs, 39% yielded salmonellae. Swabs were cultured in tetrathionate enrichment at 41.5 degrees C. Isolations were made from brilliant green agar. Salmonellae were isolated from many sites on the streams and from some lake sites. Twenty-five serotypes (11 somatic antigen groups) and a distinct biotype of S. typhimurium (H2S negative) were found. Most frequent isolates, in order of decreasing occurrence, were S. typhimurium, S. thompson, S. oranienburg, and S. enteritidis. Several uncommon isolates also appeared. When tested for mouse infectivity, the isolates generally showed little or no virulence. The incidence of clinical salmonellosis among humans was low in the area and the variety of serotypes had not been noted among cattle. The presence of Salmonella in waters ranging in classification from potable to agricultural and industrial indicated the existence of a low level and undefined reservoirs of the bacteria in the region.

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