Non-Human Salmonella Isolates, 2003 Oct-Dec

Wednesday 22nd March 2023


Summary

One hundred and sixty two isolates were confirmed October-December 2003 compared with 277 for the same quarter in 2002. Three serotypes Cerro,Derby and Newport were confirmed from sealions from the Auckland Islands.These serotypes are uncommon in New Zealand and it is believed that sealions become infected from sea water contaminated by bilge water from passing ships in the southern oceans.

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