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Characterisation by multilocus sequence and porA and flaA typing of Campylobacter jejuni isolated from samples of dog faeces collected in one city in New Zealand
Authors: Stevenson MA, French NP, Mohan V, Marshall JCPublication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 65, Issue 4, pp 209-213, Jul 2017
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Abstract:
AIMS: To investigate the prevalence of
METHODS: A total of 355 fresh samples of dogs faeces were collected from bins provided for the disposal of dog faeces in 10 walkways in Palmerston North, New Zealand, between August 2008–July 2009. Presumptive
RESULTS: Of the 355 samples collected, 72 (20 (95% CI=16–25)%) were positive for
CONCLUSIONS: The successful isolation of
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Although these results do not provide any evidence either for the direction of infection or for dogs being a potential risk factor for human campylobacteriosis, dog owners are advised to practice good hygiene with respect to their pets to reduce potential exposure to infection.
KEY WORDS: Campylobacter spp, C. jejuni, dog faeces, prevalence, multilocus sequence typing, porA, flaA typing
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