Comparative genomic profiling of virulence genes in human clinical isolates of Salmonella enterica serovars Typhimurium and Enteritidis

Our findings may have potential clinical and public health implications. Knowledge of serovar-specific virulence patterns may assist risk-based surveillance and targeted outbreak investigations. These findings enhance our understanding of <i>Salmonella</i> virulence profiling, particularly for two highly prevalent serovars in human infections, and may assist state, national, and international public health authorities in their efforts for future surveillance, risk assessment, and targeted intervention strategies.