[Current situation and analysis on the infection of Salmonella typhimurium in Henan province].

This paper reported present situation of nosocomial infection with S. typhimurium, and the characteristics of food poisoning outbreaks in Henan province in recent years. It is concluded that the main causes of nosocomical infection due to lacking of strict isolation system and disinfective measures together with environmental pollution in hospitals and medical treatment by medical staff. Measures as to control for nosocomial infection, strengthen sterilization and isolation, establish "Baby Friendly Hospital" popularize breast-feeding, increase foundational facilities, improve therapeutic methods etc. will play an active roles. It was suggested that long time S.typhimurium carriers in adults might be potential risk to the community. Along with improvement of living standard of the people, attention must be paid to meat, egg, poultry contamination by S.typhimurium.