16-23S rRNA Spacer Region Polymorphism in Gangetic River Water Isolates of Salmonella

Rubi Singh, Mumtesh Kumar Saxena

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DOI: 10.4236/jwarp.2010.28088                

Abstract

Salmonella is one of the major pathogenic bacteria present in contaminated water. 16-23S rRNA spacer region has been reported to be polymorphic at serovar level in Salmonella. Salmonella isolates obtained from Ganges river water were studied for 16-23S rRNA spacer region polymorphism. Thirty three isolates belonging to eight serovars (S. Typhimurium, S. Abuja, S. Pantypridd, S. Lagos, S. Chinkual, S. Zwickau, S. Goldenberg and S. Oritamerin) were studied for the polymorphism. Out of 33 isolates, 15 different profiles were observed no serovar specific profile. Our findings indicate that 16-23S rRNA spacer region is not specific at serovar level, but can be used for differentiation of different Salmonella isolates.

Keywords

Ganges River, Salmonella, Spacer Region Polymorphism, 16-23s rRNA

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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