title: The occurrence of salmonellae in free-flying-avifauna: isolation and antibiogram.
abstract: The occurrence of salmonellae in a variety of free-flying birds was investigated. Of 790 intestinal-content-samples examined, 20 yielded different Salmonella serotypes, which included 10 strains of S. saint-paul, 4 of S. bareilly, 3 of S. weltevreden, 2 of S. typhimurium and 1 of Salmonella E1 group. Common Mynah, house-sparrow, swallow, grey-partridge, parrot and crow were found positive for the presence of salmonellae. Antibiogram of the isolates was studied against 14 common chemotherapeutic agents.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D001717:Birds / Q000382:microbiology*; D012475:Salmonella / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012703:Serotyping
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents