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Prevalence and genetic diversity of Salmonella spp. in a river in a tropical environment in Mexico.
Journal of water and health - 1 Dec 2014
Jiménez Maribel, Martinez-Urtaza Jaime, Rodriguez-Alvarez Maria Xose, Leon-Felix Josefina, Chaidez Cristobal
Abstract excerpt
The capability of Salmonella to survive outside a host is especially relevant in tropical regions, where the environmental conditions could be more suitable for its long-term persistence. This study investigated the prevalence and genetic diversity of salmonellae within rivers of the Culiacan Valley in the northwestern region of Mexico. From July 2008 to June 2009, a total of 138 water samples were evaluated for...
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