Method of testing for the presence of Salmonella serotypes expressing Salmonella enteritidis fimbrial antigen (SEFA) and reagents therefore

摘要

A method of testing for the presence of Salmonella serotypes S. enteritidis and S. dublin is provided. Novel monoclonal antibodies are used to detect the presence of an epitope specific for these serotypes in cultures which have been grown on selected media which enhance the expression of said epitope in fimbrial sites. Test kits utilizing the antigen or its epitopic parts, antibodies and/or the media are further provided.