Table 1.
Results obtained for the 101 human isolates from Brazil analyzed by MLST and serotyping methods
| Serotyping result at serogroup level | STa by MLST | No. of isolates | Yr of isolation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icterohaemorrhagiae | 17c | 9 | 1986 |
| 5 | 1989 | ||
| 7 | 1995 | ||
| 5 | 1996 | ||
| 10 | 1997 | ||
| 10 | 1998 | ||
| 4 | 1999 | ||
| 2 | 2000 | ||
| 10 | 2001 | ||
| 7 | 2002 | ||
| 5 | 2003 | ||
| 5 | 2004 | ||
| 5 | 2006 | ||
| 3 | 2007 | ||
| 3 | 2009 | ||
| Pomona | 37d | 1 | 1986 |
| Canicola | 37d | 1 | 1986 |
| 1 | 1989 | ||
| 2 | 2006 | ||
| 1 | 2007 | ||
| Autumnalis | 27e | 1 | 2004 |
| 1 | 2005 | ||
| Sejroe | 58f | 1 | 1999 |
| Ballum | —b | 1 | 1986 |
| 1 | 1997 |
a
The corresponding serovars are based on the results of a study by Thaipadungpanit et al. (28).
b
MLST failed.
c
Corresponding to serovar Copenhageni or Icterohaemorrhagiae.
d
Corresponding to serovar Pyrogenes, Portlandvere, Canicola, Pomona, or Guaratuba.
e
Corresponding to serovar Autumnalis.
f
Corresponding to serovar Roumanica or Wolfii.