Human Salmonella Isolates, 2009 No. 1, January
Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Summary
The number of isolates (n=173) showed a decrease in
comparison with January 2008 (n = 226). The Salmonella Typhimurium phage type 42 outbreak investigation has been concluded, however public health units are
continuing to follow-up. 25 S.
Typhimurium phage type 1 were confirmed this month (11 in January 2008) and
linked to an outbreak in the North
Island. The number of S. Typhimurium phage type 160 (20 in 2009, 16 in 2008) remained the
predominant serotype. Uncommon New Zealand serotypes identified this month
included S. Albany (13 human isolates since 2002) and Livingston (8 human isolates since 2002). Salmonella
Ajiobo was isolated from a human specimen for the first time in New Zealand.
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