PCR Method To Identify <i>Salmonella enterica</i> Serovars Typhi, Paratyphi A, and Paratyphi B among <i>Salmonella</i> Isolates from the Blood of Patients with Clinical Enteric Fever

Abstract

PCR methodology was developed to identify Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi, Paratyphi A, and Paratyphi B. One multiplex PCR identifies serogroup D, A, and B and Vi-positive strains; another confirms flagellar antigen "d," "a," or "b." Blinded testing of 664 Malian and Chilean Salmonella blood isolates demonstrated 100% sensitivity and specificity.