The observation of a rise in multiple resistance to antibiotics in shigellae by Japanese workers, and their demonstration that this resistance could be transferred to other Enterobacteriaceae by conjugation (Ochiai et al., 1959; Akiba et al., 1960; Watanabe, 1963), opened a new phase both in bacterial genetics and in the study of drug resistance in this group of organisms. Briefly, this type of...

Unusual epidemiological and bacteriological aspects prompted this report of a case of typhoid fever acquired in a research laboratory through inadequate labeling of a culture of Salmonella typhi and misunderstanding of the pathogenic capacity of the organism. The patient, a glassware-washer in the laboratory, experienced a classical case of typhoid fever with chills, fever, bacteremia, rose spo...

Enteric fever is a major public health problem in developing countries like India. An early and accurate diagnosis is necessary for a prompt and effective treatment. We have evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of ENTEROSCREEN-WB as compared to Widal test in rapid and early diagnosis of enteric fever. A total of 145 patients serum samples were tested by Rapid ENTEROSCREEN-WB and Widal test includi...