18 August 2026

Salmonella: Why Is It Becoming Increasingly Difficult to Control?

A new study from Kazakhstan highlights just how diverse Salmonella enterica can be. Among the 20 isolates examined, researchers identified 10 serovars and 11 genetic types, while their susceptibility to antibiotics varied. What does this mean for infection control? The question is particularly important in light of recent salmonellosis outbreaks — from the recall of nearly 19 million eggs in the United States to 51 confirmed cases in Salekhard, Russia.