Salmonella nomenclature in the genomic era: a time for change.

ABSTRACT: Salmonella enterica nomenclature has evolved over the past one hundred years into a highly sophisticated naming convention based on the recognition of antigens by specific antibodies. This serotyping scheme has led to the definition of over 2500 serovars which are well understood, have standing in nomenclature and, for the majority, biological relevance. Therefore, it is highly desirable for any change in naming convention to maintain backwards compatibility with the information linked to these serovars. The routine use of whole genome sequencing and the well-established link between sequence types and serovars presents an opportunity to update the scheme by incorporating the phylogenetically relevant sequence data whilst preserving the best of serotyping nomenclature. Advantages include:

SUBMITTER: Chattaway MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8021552 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature