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Published: July 1, 2011
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Publication Details
Authors: L Ran, S Wu, Y Gao, X Zhang, Z Feng, JK Varma, et al.
Year: 2011
Source: Foodborne Pathogens and Disease
Publisher: liebertpub.com
Citations: 116
Citations per Year: 8.29
DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2010.0827
Google Scholar Rank: 17
Author Count: 6
Abstract
Foodborne infections are an important public health problem in China. In 2008, we conducted surveillance for laboratory-confirmed nontyphoidal Salmonella to monitor trends in serotype distribution, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and epidemiological characteristics. This comprehensive laboratory-based surveillance study provides critical baseline data on nontyphoidal Salmonella infections in China, establishing systematic monitoring for this important foodborne pathogen.
Key Findings
- Establishment of systematic laboratory surveillance in China
- Comprehensive serotype distribution analysis
- Antimicrobial resistance pattern monitoring
- Epidemiological trend identification and characterization
- Foundation for national foodborne disease surveillance systems
Research Impact
This foundational study (116 citations) established the first comprehensive laboratory-based surveillance system for nontyphoidal Salmonella in China, providing critical baseline data for foodborne disease monitoring and control strategies.
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