Emergence and Distribution of Diverse Serovars of Non-Typhoidal Salmonellae in Mangalore, Coastal Karnataka: A 12-year Experience
Background and Aim: Non-Typhoidal Salmonellae (NTS) is emerging as a major health problem globally.They cause foodborne infections, especially gastroenteritis as well as extraintestinal manifestations.As this is a zoonotic disease, certain animal sources such as poultry, egg, meat and dairy products are implicated.Fruits and vegetables too contamin