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Disseminated infections with antibiotic-resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella strains: contributions of host and pathogen factors.
Pathogens and disease - 1 Nov 2016
Lokken Kristen L, Walker Gregory T, Tsolis Renée M
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Non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica serovars (NTS) are generally associated with gastroenteritis; however, the very young and elderly, as well as individuals with compromised immunity, are at risk of developing disseminated infection that can manifest as bacteremia or focal infections at systemic sites. Disseminated NTS infections can be fatal and are responsible for over 600 000 deaths annually. Most of these...
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