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2018 - Human Salmonella isolates annual
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2018 - Human Salmonella isolates monthly
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Annual summary 2018
The number of Salmonella isolates confirmed this year (n=1125) showed a decrease in comparison with 2017 (n= 1217). Salmonella Bovismorbificans was the predominant serotype, representing 7.4% of total isolates (4.3% in 2017). Salmonella serotypes showing an increase this year in comparison with 2017 included: S. Agona (from 1.3% to 2.4%) and S. Saintpaul (from 2.2% to 3.5%)