Identification of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi strain from a young Brazilian patient: the relevance of automated microbiological methods for the rapid diagnosis of systemic infections

Introduction: Latin American countries have public health problems that are aggravated by inadequate basic sanitary conditions. Inefficient vaccination coverage, as well the fact a significant portion of population is exposed to contaminated water and food, can lead an increase in incidence some diseases. Methodology: work reports case infection Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi), whose contagion strictly related personal environmental hygiene Conclusion: accurate identification immediate detection etiologic agent using automated methods, such Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) BACT / ALERT System® 3D, positively contribute patient's prognosis therapeutic success. Thus, principally American, quick adequate treatment great importance, both for patient minimize spread multidrug-resistant strains consequent reduction options.