[Serotypes of Salmonella identified in chorizos for sale in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico].

Salmonella spp. is one of the most important microorganisms, as public health is concerned, taking into consideration that even in the most developed countries, death has been caused by this microorganism. Up to date, there are more than 2200 different serotypes of this pathogen reported due to its antigenic characteristics. In this research, the serotyping of 110 stocks of this microorganism was made, showing a result of 17 different serotypes, from which S. agona, S. derby and S. anatum were the most outstanding, in this order, due to its frequency. It is important to remark that in this research, 8 serotypes appeared for the first time in Guerrero state.