Author
Maria E. Navas MD, MBA
Yarelix Roman MLS(ASCP), MBA
Microbiology Laboratory
VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
Cleveland, Ohio
Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· describe the differences between typhoidal and nontyphoidal Salmonella;
· describe the current classification of Salmonella and its nomenclature;
· discuss the potential sources of salmonellosis;
· discuss predisposing factors for salmonellosis; and
describe the drugs that are appropriate to perform susceptibility testing with and the conditions when it is recommended.