The potential role of migratory birds in the transmission of pathogenic Campylobacter species to broiler chickens in broiler poultry farms and live bird markets ...

• Main Authors: Tawakol, Maram M., Nabil, Nehal M., Samir, Abdelhafez, M., Hawash H., Yonis, Ahlam E., Shahein, Momtaz A., Elsayed, Mona M.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: figshare 2024
• Subjects: Microbiology; FOS: Biological sciences; Molecular Biology; Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified; Ecology; Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified; Infectious Diseases; FOS: Health sciences; Virology; Northern Shoveler; Shoveler
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6593861.v1; https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/The_potential_role_of_migratory_birds_in_the_transmission_of_pathogenic_Campylobacter_species_to_broiler_chickens_in_broiler_poultry_farms_and_live_bird_markets/6593861/1

Abstract Background Campylobacter species (spp.) are one of the most important zoonotic bacteria possessing potential hazards for animal and human health worldwide. Migratory birds are implicated as significant carriers for microbes and a play very important role in the dissemination of Campylobacter to broiler chickens and their environment. The purpose of this investigation was to detect the prevalence, antibiotic resistant patterns, virulence and diversity of pathogenic Campylobacter spp. in 7 migratory bird species (Northern shoveler, Common pochard, Common teal, Northern pintail, Eared Grebe, Great Crested Grebe and Garganey) and broiler chickens that were collected from broiler poultry farms and live bird markets. Results The prevalence of Campylobacter was 12.5% (25/200), of which 15% (15/100) was recovered from 5 migratory bird species only and 10% (10/100) from broiler chickens. At the level of migratory birds, eight isolates (53.3%) were Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) and 7 isolates (46.7%) were ...