Influência do ultrassom no crescimento de Salmonella typhimurium / Influence of ultrasound in Salmonella typhimurium growth

O ultrassom tem sido amplamente estudado na inativação de microrganismos e no processamento de alimentos. Entretanto, o efeito sobre o crescimento de bactérias ainda é pouco elucidado. O presente estudo avaliou o efeito de diferentes densidades energéticas de ultrassom (0; 0,11; 0,22 e 0,43 KJ/mL) no crescimento de Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium em caldo BHI. Altas densidades energéticas diminuíram (p < 0,05) a duração da fase lag e a densidade de células na fase estacionária. Entretanto, não houve diferença (p < 0,05) na velocidade de crescimento. Portanto, os resultados do presente estudo alertam para os riscos do ultrassom quando aplicado isoladamente. Assim, as aplicações desta tecnologia, isoladamente, em alimentos que suportam o crescimento de patógenos, como carne e produtos cárneos, devem ser minuciosamente avaliadas para cada tipo de produto.

Patogenia de mutantes de Salmonella Typhimurium en dos modelos experimentales in vivo / Pathogenesis of Salmonella Typhimurium mutants in two experimental models in vivo

Con la finalidad de evaluar la patogenia en cepas de Salmonella Typhimurium con mutaciones en los genes invG/invE de la Isla de Patogenicidad de Salmonella 1 (SPI-1) y de los genes ssaJ/ssaK en la SPI-2, se evaluaron los modelos asa intestinal ligada de ratón asociado a la observación de los tejidos por microscopía electrónica de transmisión (MET) y la producción de salmonelosis sistémica en ratón. Para ello, se utilizaron seis cepas de Salmonella: S. Typhimurium SL-1344 (cepa control) y sus derivadas mutantes: ∆invEG S. Typhimurium SL-1344 (mutante en SPI-1) y ∆ssaJK S. Typhimurium SL-1344 (mutante en SPI-2), S. Typhimurium (cepa clínica) y sus derivadas mutantes: ∆invEG S. Typhimurium y ∆ssaJK S. Typhimurium. Los resultados de MET permitieron verificar las alteraciones morfológicas del epitelio intestinal en el ratón infectado con cepas de Salmonella cuyos genes de patogenicidad estaban intactos. Fue comprobada la pérdida del poder invasivo solo en las cepas mutadas en la SPI-1. A través del modelo de salmonelosis sistémica en ratón se pudo comprobar la pérdida de la capacidad de diseminación en ambas mutantes. En conclusión los modelos permitieron verificar la importancia que tienen los genes invG/invE de la SPI-1 y ssaJ/ssaK de la SPI-2 en la patogenia de la salmonelosis, utilizando como modelo experimental de infección ratones BALB/c. Se sugieren estos modelos in vivo para evaluar mutantes de genes implicados en la patogenia de Salmonella, ya que representan una herramienta importante para la comprensión de la interacción Salmonella-hospedero(AU)

With the aim of evaluate the pathogenesis in Salmonella Typhimurium strains with mutations in genes invG/invE of Salmonella Pathogenicity Island 1 (SPI-1) and genes ssaJ/ssaK in the SPI-2 models were evaluated ligated intestinal loop associated mouse tissues by observation by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and the production of mouse systemic salmonellosis. For this, we used six Salmonella strains: S. Typhimurium SL-1344 (control strain) and its derived mutants: ΔinvEG S. Typhimurium SL-1344 (mutant in SPI-1) and ΔssaJK S. Typhimurium SL-1344 (mutant in SPI-2), S. Typhimurium (clinical isolate) and its derived mutants: ΔinvEG S.Typhimurium and ΔssaJK S. Typhimurium. TEM results allowed us to verify the morphological alterations of the intestinal epithelium in mice infected with Salmonella strains whose pathogenicity genes were intact. It was proven invasive power loss only in strains mutated in the SPI-1. Through systemic salmonellosis model mouse we noted the loss of the ability to spread in both mutants. In conclusion, the models allowed us to verify the importance of the invG/invE genes of SPI-1 and ssaJ/ssaK of SPI-2 in the pathogenesis of salmonellosis, using BALB/c mice as an experimental model of infection. These in vivo models are suggested to evaluate mutants of genes involved in the pathogenesis of Salmonella, since they represent an important tool for the understanding of the Salmonella-host interaction(AU)

Infecção sistêmica por Salmonella Typhimurium em papagaio-verdadeiro (Amazona aestiva) / Systemic Infection by Salmonella Typhimurium in Blue-fronted Amazon Parrot (Amazona aestiva)

The maintenance of wild animals in captivity can be a source for transmission of infectious and zoonotic diseases. In February 2016, blue-fronted amazon parrots that were kept at the Centro de Reabilitação de Animais Silvestres (CRAS) of Campo Grande - MS died suddenly. The specimens were sent to the Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia (FAMEZ) to be necropsied. Anatomopathological exams were performed and organ fragments from all systems were collected for histopathological exams. Liver and spleen fragments were also collected for bacteriological exams. Histopathological exam revealed bacterial aggregates distributed through the organs. Bacteriological exam isolated Salmonella spp. from the fragments of liver and spleen. The confirmation of the genus was made by serum agglutination on slide and by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The genetic sequencing identified the sample as Salmonella Typhimurium.(AU)

Lactoferrina bovina disminuye la invasión de Salmonella enterica en células HEp-2 / Bovine lactoferrin decreases the invasion of Salmonella enterica to HEp-2 cells

Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto de la lactoferrina bovina (Lfb) en el proceso de invasión de Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium en células HEp-2. Materiales y métodos: Se infectaron células HEp-2 con 10(6) unidades formadoras de colonia (UFC) de la bacteria en ausencia y presencia de 1 y 10 mg/mL de Lfb (saturada con hierro) durante 1,5 horas a 37°C. En este estudio evaluamos 2 tratamientos: pre-infección (las células HEp-2 se incubaron con Lf 1 hora, previo a la infección con Salmonella) y post-infección (la Lfb se adicionó 15 minutos después de la infección). La capacidad de invasión de Salmonella se determinó mediante la cuantificación de las UFC recuperadas desde el interior de las células HEp-2 (después del tratamiento con 100 μg/mL y 10 μg/mL de gentamicina y Triton X-100). Resultados: En el tratamiento pre-infección se observó una disminución de 23% en la invasión de Salmonella cuando las células HEp-2 fueron pre-incubadas con 1 mg/mL de Lfb (2,8x10(5) vs 2,1x10(5), p=0,04) y una disminución de 50% cuando fueron pre-incubadas con 10 mg/mL de Lfb (2,8x10(5) vs 1,4x10(5), p=0,04). Con el tratamiento post-infección no se observaron cambios en la capacidad de invasión de Salmonella. Conclusiones: Los resultados indican que Lfb reduce la capacidad de invadir de Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium a células HEp-2 en el tratamiento pre-infección

Objective: To assess the effect of bovine lactoferrin (bLf) on the invasion of Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium to HEp-2 cells. Materials and methods: HEp-2 monolayers were infected with 10(6) colony forming unit (CFU) of bacteria in the absence and presence of 1 and 10 mg/mL of bLf (iron-saturated) and incubated 1.5 hours at 37°C. Two treatments were evaluated: preinfection (HEp-2 cells were incubated with bLf one hour prior to infection with Salmonella) and post-infection (bLf was added 15 minutes after the infection). Invasiveness of Salmonella was determined throgh quantification of CFU recovered from inside the HEp-2 cells (after treatment with 100 μg/mL and 10 μg/mL of gentamicin and Triton X -100). Results: In the pre-infection treatment, we observed a decrease of 23% of Salmonella invasion when HEp-2 cells were pre incubated with 1 mg/mL of bLf (2.8x105 vs 2.1x105, p=0.04) and 50% when them were pre-incubated with 10 mg/mL of bLf (2.8x10(5) vs 1.4x10(5), p=0.04). In post-infection treatment, no changes were observed in the invasiveness of Salmonella. Conclusion: The results indicated that bLf reduces the invasiveness of Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium to HEp-2 cells in the pre-infection treatment

Establishment of a pathogenicity index in Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium strains inoculated in one-day-old broiler chicks / Estabelecimento de um índice de patogenicidade em cepas de Salmonella Enteritidis e Salmonella Typhimurium inoculadas em pintos de um dia de idade

Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium are responsible for causing huge economic loses in aviculture, as they lead young broiler chicks to develop clinical disease and thus increase mortality. Salmonella's pathogenicity is considered complex and multifactorial, demanding more studies that could elucidate the interaction between host and pathogen. The present study aims to evaluate the virulence of 130S. Enteritidis isolates and 70S. Typhimurium inoculated in one-day-old chicks through the establishment of a pathogenicity index. For each strain, 10 commercial chicks from the Cobb lineage were used. Then, 200µL of a solution containing 2x108 CFU of S. Enteritidis or S. Typhimurium were inoculated in the birds by intraperitoneal via. Mortality and presence of lesions such as aerosaculitis (A), perihepatitis (Ph), pericarditis (Pc), peritonitis (Pt), onfalitis (O) and cellulitis (C) were registered daily for seven days. From the second to the seventh day there was a proportional decrease in the punctuation of the time of death (TD) for each day that the bird had survived. The pathogenicity index was calculated using the following formula: PI = (TD x 5) + A + Ph + Pc + Pt + O + C. The obtainment of the PI of each bacterial sample was achieved by calculating the rate of the ten inoculated birds. Based on the obtained results, it was possible to attribute the pathogenicity value for each strain, which enabled us to classify them in groups of low (27/200), intermediate (95/200) and high (78/200) pathogenicity. The utilization of standards like time of death and presence of septicemic lesions made it possible to determine the pathogenicity rate for each strain. Besides that, the proposed model has presented dramatic differences between the high, intermediate and low pathogenicity groups, which makes this mechanism useful for further classification of strains isolated in poultry farms.

Salmonella Enteritidis e Salmonella Typhimurium são responsáveis por imensos prejuízos econômicos ao setor avícola, podendo levar ao desenvolvimento de doença clínica e ao aumento da mortalidade em aves jovens. A patogenicidade de Salmonella é considerada complexa e multifatorial, necessitando de estudos que possam esclarecer a interação entre patógeno e hospedeiro. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar a virulência de 130 isolados de S. Enteritidis e 70 de S.Typhimurium, inoculadas em pintos de um dia de idade, por meio do estabelecimento de um índice de patogenicidade. Para cada cepa, foram utilizados 10 pintos comerciais da linhagem Cobb. As aves foram inoculadas com 200µL de uma solução contendo 2x108 UFC de S. Enteritidis ou S. Typhimurium, por via intraperitoneal. A mortalidade e a presença de lesões como aerossaculite (A), peri-hepatite (Ph), pericardite (Pc), peritonite (Pt), onfalite (O) e celulite (C) foram registradas diariamente durante sete dias. Do segundo ao sétimo dia, houve uma diminuição proporcional da pontuação no tempo de morte (TM) a cada dia em que o animal sobrevivia. O cálculo do índice de patogenicidade de cada pintinho inoculado (IP) obedeceu à seguinte fórmula: IP = (TMx5) + A + Ph + Pc + Pt + O + C. Para obtenção do IP de cada amostra, foi realizada a média do IP obtido com as 10 aves inoculadas. Com base nos resultados observados, foi possível atribuir um valor de patogenicidade a cada uma das cepas, permitindo classificá-las em grupos de baixa (27/200), intermediária (95/200) e alta patogenicidade (78/200). A utilização de critérios, como tempo de morte e presença de lesões septicêmicas, permitiu a determinação de um índice de patogenicidade para cada cepa. Além disso, o modelo proposto apresentou diferença significativa entre os grupos de alta, intermediária e baixa patogenicidade, permitindo, assim, a sua aplicação para classificação futura das cepas isoladas em granjas avícolas.

Requirement for cobalamin by Salmonella enterica serovars Typhimurium, Pullorum, Gallinarum and Enteritidis during infection in chickens

Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium synthesizes cobalamin (vitamin B12) only during anaerobiosis. Two percent of the S. Typhimurium genome is devoted to the synthesis and uptake of vitamin B12 and to B12-dependent reactions. To understand the requirement for cobalamin synthesis better, we constructed mutants of Salmonella serovars Enteritidis and Pullorum that are double-defective in cobalamin biosynthesis (ÃcobSÃcbiA). We compared the virulence of these mutants to that of their respective wild type strains and found no impairment in their ability to cause disease in chickens. We then assessed B12 production in these mutants and their respective wild type strains, as well as in S. Typhimurium ÃcobSÃcbiA, Salmonella Gallinarum ÃcobSÃcbiA, and their respective wild type strains. None of the mutants was able to produce detectable B12. B12 was detectable in S. Enteritidis, S. Pullorum and S. Typhimurium wild type strains but not in S. Gallinarum. In conclusion, the production of vitamin B12 in vitro differed across the tested Salmonella serotypes and the deletion of the cbiA and cobS genes resulted in different levels of alteration in the host parasite interaction according to Salmonella serotype tested.

Tnf-a production and apoptosis in hepatocytes after listeria monocytogenes and salmonella typhimurium invasion / Produção de tnf-a e apoptose em hepatócitos após invasão por listeria monocytogenes e salmonella typhimurium

Invasion of hepatocytes by Listeria monocytogenes (LM) and Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) can stimulate tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) release and induce apoptosis. In this study, we compared the behavior of hepatocytes invaded by three L. monocytogenes serotypes (LM-4a, LM-4b and LM-1/2a) and by ST to understand which bacterium is more effective in the infectious process. We quantified TNF-α release by ELISA, apoptosis rates by annexin V (early apoptosis) and TUNEL (late apoptosis) techniques. The cell morphology was studied too. TNF-α release rate was highest in ST-invaded hepatocytes. ST and LM-1/2a induced the highest apoptosis production rates evaluated by TUNEL. LM-4b produced the highest apoptosis rate measured by annexin. Invaded hepatocytes presented various morphological alterations. Overall, LM-4b and LM-1/2a proved to be the most efficient at cell invasion, although ST adapted faster to the environment and induced earlier hepatocyte TNF-α release.

A invasão de hepatócitos por Listeria monocytogenes (LM) e Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) pode estimular a liberação do Fator de Necrose Tumoral (TNF-α) e induzir a apoptose celular. Neste estudo comparamos o comportamento de hepatócitos invadidos por três sorotipos de L. monocytogenes (LM-4a, LM-4b e LM-1/2a) e por ST para entender qual bacteria é mais efetiva no processo infeccioso. Nós quantificamos a liberação de TNF-α pelos hepatócitos por ELISA e as taxas de apoptose pelas técnicas de anexina V (apoptose precoce) e TUNEL (apoptose tardia). A morfologia das células foi estudada também. A taxa de liberação de TNF-α foi mais alta em hepatócitos invadidos por ST. ST e LM-1/2a induziram as maiores taxas de apoptose pelo método TUNEL, enquanto LM-4b produziu as maiores taxas de apoptose por anexina V. Os hepatócitos invadidos apresentaram várias alterações morfológicas. Na análise do conjunto de dados, os sorotipos LM-4b e LM-1/2a provaram ser os mais eficientes na invasão celular, enquanto que ST adaptou-se mais rápido ao meio e induziu a liberação precoce de TNF-α pelos hepatócitos.

Análise comparativa do processo de invasão de hepatócitos de rato por Listeria monocytogenes e Salmonella Typhimurium: caracterização morfológica, quantificação da liberação de TNF-alfa e da morte celular por apoptose / Comparative analysis of rat hepatocytes invasion process by Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella Typhimurium: morphological characterization, quantification of TNF-alpha release and cellular death by apoptosis

INTRODUÇÃO: Os hepatócitos apresentam papel potencial em iniciar e amplificar a resposta inflamatória aguda no fígado, através da liberação de citocinas pró-inflamatórias, em papel complementar ao exercido pelas células de Kupffer e endoteliais. A invasão bacteriana da célula hepática é um estímulo para que o hepatócito produza citocinas como o TNF-alfa, capaz de induzir sua própria morte por apoptose. O TNF-alfa pode ser tanto um agente citotóxico (induzindo a morte celular), quanto um agente protetor (através da ativação de NF-kB). A morte por apoptose do hepatócito libertaria as bactérias que seriam destruídas pelo sistema imunológico hepático ativado. Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) e Listeria monocytogenes (LM) são patógenos responsáveis por importantes doenças de origem alimentar. O hepatócito é o maior local de replicação bacteriana no fígado. As conseqüências da invasão bacteriana dos hepatócitos e sua repercussão na produção de TNF-alfa e na morte celular necessitam ser melhor avaliadas. MÉTODOS: Nesse estudo procuramos investigar o comportamento dos hepatócitos invadidos por ST e LM sorogrupos 4a, 4b e 1/2a, analisando os seguintes parâmetros: a) morfologia = por microscopia óptica (MO) (hematoxilina e eosina) e por microscopia eletrônica (ME); b) dosagem do TNF-alfa liberado pelos hepatócitos invadidos = o TNF-alfa liberado foi detectado por técnica ELISA no sobrenadante das culturas; c) pesquisa da morte celular por apoptose = avaliada através das técnicas TUNEL e anexina (citometria de fluxo). Para todos os parâmetros foi realizada análise comparativa estatística entre os quatro tipos de bactéria. RESULTADOS: As monocamadas de hepatócitos agredidas por Listeria monocytogenes e Salmonella Typhimurium apresentam ruptura em sua distribuição, e sinais de desorganização citoplasmática e nuclear. Para as bactérias ST, LM 4a, LM 4b e LM 1/2a obtivemos os seguintes valores em seqüência: a) taxa de liberação de TNF-alfa (pg/mL): 146,9±18,38;...

INTRODUCTION: Hepatocytes can play an important role in the initiation or amplification of the hepatic acute inflammatory response, through the release of proinflammatory cytokines. The bacterial invasion of hepatocyte is a stimulus for production of TNF-alpha by these cells, and this phenomenon induces its own death by apoptosis. TNF-alpha is as a cytotoxic agent (inducing cellular death), as a protector agent (through NF-kB activation). The hepatocyte death by apoptosis may release intracellular bacteria that would be destroyed by hepatic immunological system. Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) and Listeria monocytogenes (LM) are important foodborne pathogens. The hepatocyte is the major site of bacterial replication in the liver. The consequences of hepatocytes bacterial invasion must be better evaluated. METHODS: In the present work we show the behavior of hepatocytes invaded by ST and LM serotypes 4a, 4b and 1/2a, through: a) morphology = by optic microscopy (OM) (hematoxylin-eosin staining) and electronic microscopy (EM); b) quantification of TNF-alpha released by hepatocytes = TNF-alpha released was determined by ELISA in culture supernatants; c) evaluation of apoptotic cell death by TUNEL and annexin techniques (flow cytometry). For all parameters were made a statistical comparative analysis among the four types of bacteria. RESULTS: The hepatocytes monolayers invaded by LM and ST presented ruptures in your organization, and signs of nuclear and cytoplasmic disorder. For the bacteria ST, LM 4a, LM 4b and LM 1/2a we obtained the following values respectively: a) rate of TNF-alpha released (pg/mL): 146,9±18,38; 94,71±13,89; 94,52±15,66 and 58,16±15,49; b) capacities of TNF-alpha production (pg/mL): -67,20±71,56; -46,49±54,10; -106,3±61,0 and 58,16±15,49; c) rate of apoptosis by TUNEL in unit of area (UA): 23,86±1,614; 15,92±0,9343; 21,14±1,421 and 23,93±1,263; d) capacities of apoptosis production by TUNEL in UA: -50,67±12,42; 10,81±7,186;...

Salmonella typhimurium meningitis in a Five-month-old infant

Non-typhoidal salmonellae are infrequent causes of childhood meningitis. Most reports of S. typhimurium meningeal infections are confined to neonates. A rare instance of S typhimurium meningitis in an otherwise healthy five month old infant is being reported

Effect of Salmonella typhimurium toxin on the expression of rabbit intestinal functions.

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Infection by Salmonella Typhimurium is one of the leading causes of intestinal dysfunction, however the underlying mechanism of this effect is largely unknown. Hence the effect of enterotoxin secreted by Salmonella Typhimurium-(S-LT) was studied on D-glucose absorption and brush border enzymes in rabbit ileum. mRNA levels encoding these proteins were also analysed. METHODS: Adult male New Zealand white rabbits were used. The polymyxine B extract of enterotoxin obtained from Salmonella Typhimurium was tested for the presence of enterotoxicity by rabbit ileal loop test. D-glucose uptake by ileal tissue was measured by the tissue accumulation method. Intestinal brush border membranes were isolated and the effect of S-LT on various brush border enzymes studied. RESULTS: S-LT significantly inhibited (P < 0.01) the absorption of Na+ dependent D-glucose uptake but had no effect on Na+ independent sugar uptake in rabbit ileum. The activities of brush border sucrase (72% P < 0.001) and lactase (47% P < 0.01) and alkaline phosphatase (43% P < 0.01) were also significantly reduced in infected animals as compared to the controls. Northern blot analysis revealed that mRNA levels encoding Na+ glucose co-transporter (SGLT1), brush border lactase and sucrase activities were unaffected in Salmonella infected rabbit ileal loops. INTERPRETATION & CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that the intestinal dysfunctions observed in Salmonella infection are unrelated to mRNA expression encoding Na+ glucose co-transporter and brush border enzyme proteins in rabbit ileum.

Teste de AMES como uma ferramenta para detecçäo de citotoxidade e mutagenicidade causadas por metais pesados e radicais livres / Ames test as a tool for detection of citotoxicity and mutagenicity caused by heavy metals and the free radicals

Considerando a interaçäo complexa entre diferentes compostos químicos e metais, a influência desses fenômenos sobre o meio ambiente e consequentemente, sobre o ser humano, esta revisäo tem como objetivo mostrar que o Teste de Ames ainda hoje, é uma ferramenta importante na detecçäo de mutágenos

Detection of different bacteria causing decreased hatchability in turkey ecgs

A total of 360 eggs collected from turkey farms, from low fertility and low hatchability, were examined for both Mycoplasma and egg borne bacterial diseases. Fresh fertile eggs revealed the recovery of Mycoplasma meleagridis [50%] and Salmonella typhimurium [20%]. From non-fertile eggs, Mycoplasma iowae [50%], Mycoplasma gallopavonis [25%] were isolated. No bacteria were recovered from the non-fertile eggs. From dead embryos several Mycoplasma species were isolated viz., Mycoplasma iowae [25%], Mycoplasma meleagridis [25%] and Mycoplasma gallopuvonis [25%]. Mixed infection with coliforms were isolated from all the internal contents of the eggs and dead embryos

Infectious diarrhoea--an update.

Infectious diarrhoea is one of the most common illness affecting mankind. Recent advancement have led to detailed understanding of causative agents and the pathogenesis of the infections. Fluid and electrolyte replacement remains the most important aspect of treatment. The role of antimicrobial agents is discussed.

Sorotipos e virulência de Salmonella sp. isolada de água doce / Serotypes and virulence of Salmonella sp. isolated from fresh water

A partir de amostras de água doce isolaram-se 26 cepas de Salmonella sp. de sorotipos diversos. A presença de plasmídios foi verificada nessas amostras sendo que onze delas apresentavam plasmídios de diferentes pesos moleculares. Quatro amostras contendo plasmídios e duas sem plasmídios foram analisadas quanto à capacidade de invasäo em camundongos. Com respeito a S. typhimurium, é possível sugerir uma correlaçäo entre virulência e a presença de plasmídio.

Modelo experimental para o estudo da evoluçäo da patogenicidade / Experimental model for the pathogenicity evolution study

Propöe um modelo experimental para uma câmara de epidemia capaz de manter uma epidemia em uma populaçäo animal submetida a taxas de migraçäo e densidade constantes. Como populaçäo hospedeira foram utilizadas fêmeas de camundongos da linhagem C57B1/6 e como populaçäo parasita a "Salmonella typhimurium", fagotipo 642. Foram realizados 5 experimentos com 100 animais cada, dos quais 80 eram animais näo infectados (suscetíveis) e 20 infectados. A partir do início do experimento foram introduzidos novos animais suscetíveis, com o objetivo de determinar o tamanho da populaçäo no equilíbrio. Os dados dos experimentos foram utilizados para determinaçäo da taxa de mortalidade pela doença (alfa) e coeficiente de transmissäo (ß), possibilitando a realizaçäo de simulaçöes através de um sistema computacional. Os valores obtidos para alfa, ß e R foram: alfa = 0.0541ñ0.0032 dia, ß=0.0067ñ0.0010 dia e R =12.4ñ2.0. O modelo matemático mostrou-se eficaz para determinaçäo do tamanho da populaçäo no equilíbrio apesar de näo ser adequado para descrever a dinâmica da populaçäo

Infecçäo urinária causada por "Salmonella thyphimurium": relato de um caso / Urinary tract infection due to \"Salmonella typhimurium\": a case report

Relata-se um caso de infecçäo urinária causada por Salmonella typhimurium em um paciente com nefrite lúpica. A raridade do achado e a dificuldade no tratamento destas infecçöes säo também relatadas. Alguns aspectos recentes da biologia desta bactéria säo comentados pelos autores

Enterotoxin production & mouse virulence of clinical isolates of Salmonella typhimurium strains.

Twenty five isolates of S. typhimurium from clinical specimens were studied for markers of virulence. Three of five isolates from blood, both isolates from CSF and urine and only two of fifteen isolates from faeces were positive for fluid accumulation in rabbit ileal loop. All these strains produced an enterotoxic principle, antigenically related to cholera coli family of enterotoxins, as detected by latex agglutination and immuno-dot-blot tests. Polymyxin-B treated 6 h cultures yielded the best toxin. All 5 blood isolates, both CSF isolates and one of the two urine isolates showed low LD50 indicating high virulence. The study thus revealed that some strains of S. typhimurium are more virulent and produce more enterotoxins. These strains invade the intestinal mucosa potently and lead to extra-intestinal manifestations. The low virulent strains, on the other hand, are confined to the intestine and cause mild/moderate gastroenteritis. Enzyme assays were done in 5 representative strains of good, moderate and low toxin producers. Catalase and superoxide dismutase assays did not show any correlation with toxin production, thus suggesting that the enzyme production is unlikely to be a reliable indicator of the virulence for S. typhimurium.

Meningitis agudas por salmonella: análisis clínico de 20 casos (1972-1988) / Acute meningitis due to salmonella: clinical analysis of 20 cases (1972-1988)

Se revisan 20 casos de Meningitis Bacteriana por Salmonella, hospitalizados en el Hospital Roberto del Río, entre enero de 1972 y octubre de 1988. Sólo un caso tiene una evolución previa al diagnóstico corta (menos de 3 días) y en la mitad el diagnóstico de Meningitis fue hecho después de 4 días de hospitalización considerándose a este grupo como una infección intrahospitalaria. El tipo de Salmonella que predominó fue la S. Tiphimurium en 9 pacientes, seguida de S. Paratyphi B en 5 y S. Typhi en 3, en los casos restantes (3) se encontró S. Enteritidis, S. Grupo B y S. Grupo D. La sintomatología neurológica que predominó fueron las convulsiones e irritabilidad. La mortalidad es alta, 11 de los 20 casos fallecieron, existiendo una relación entre agente causal y muerte, ya que los 9 pacientes que tuvieron Meningitis por S. Tiphimurium fallecieron

Intragastric infection of germfree and conventional mice with Salmonella typhimurium

The present study investigates the lethality of intragastric Salmonella typhimurium infection of germfree (GF) and conventional (CV, not germfree) mice. The introduction of only 10 viable S. typhimurium into the gastrointestinal tract of GF mice resulted in death of all animals within 8 days of inoculation. In contrast, the 50% lethal dose for CV mice was 4.7 x 10**3 viable organisms. The results demonstrate that resident microbes protect mice from the pathogenic effect of S. typhimurium infection