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Salmonella isolation from hospital areas

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

R. W. S. Harvey ,
T. H. Price  and
D. H. M. Joynson
R. W. S. Harvey
Affiliation:
Regional Public Health Laboratory, University Hospital of Wales Heath Park, Cardiff CF4 4XW
T. H. Price
Affiliation:
Regional Public Health Laboratory, University Hospital of Wales Heath Park, Cardiff CF4 4XW
D. H. M. Joynson
Affiliation:
Department of Medical Microbiology, Singleton Hospital, Sketty, Swansea
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Evidence of the presence of salmonellas in a paediatric ward, a special care baby unit, a maternity unit and a hospital kitchen was obtained by culture of sewer swabs, faeces and food samples. The survey was designed to cause as little administrative interference as possible. The technical aspects of the survey did not strain laboratory facilities. Minimal secondary spread of salmonella infection was experienced.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 83 , Issue 3 , December 1979 , pp. 461 - 468
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1979

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