Table-2.
Isolation and identification of Salmonella isolates from various sources.
| Sampling subjects | Source of sample | Number of sample screened | Positive samples on microbiological analysis | Positive samples on biochemical analysis | Genus specific PCR positive | Serotype identified by multiplex PCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human infants (<5 years) | Male | 200 | 23 | 2 | 2 | Salmonella Enteritidis (n=1), other Salmonella serotypes (n=1) |
| Female | 200 | 30 | 3 | 3 | Salmonella Enteritidis (n=1), Salmonella Typhimurium (n=2) | |
| Young animals (<6 months) | Canine | 25 | 8 | 2 | 2 | Other Salmonella serotypes (n=2) |
| Bovine | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ND | |
| Equine | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ND | |
| Fresh vegetables | Cilantro leaves | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | Salmonella Typhimurium (n=1) |
| Tomato | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Other Salmonella serotypes (n=1) | |
| Mint leaves | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ND | |
| Sewage waste | 50 | 20 | 5 | 5 | Other Salmonella serotypes (n=5) |
ND=Not detected, PCR=Polymerase chain reaction