Prevalence of Salmonella sp. in wild rats in Kelantan
2017
Syarifah Asiah M. A. | Norlida O. | Nur Raihan M. A. | Saipul Bahari A. R. | Nur Ain Shafiqah M. S. | Mohd Zawawi M. | Che Mud C. M. | Wan Norulhuda W. A. W. | Zubaidah M. A. | Siti Zubaidah M. Z.
Salmonella is known as one of the important food-borne pathogenthat causes salmonellosis in human and animals worldwide. A prevalence study on salmonellosis was conducted on wild rats in Kelantan. From April to June 2015, a total of 36 rats and house shrews sent to the Regional Veterinary Laboratory in Kota Bharu, Kelantan were examined for the presence of Salmonella. These animalswere caught from various locations in the state and were sent to the laboratory either as live or dead specimens. Post mortem wasconducted and intestines were taken for detection of salmonellosis. Results showed that of the 32 rats and 4 shrews examined, 5 (15.6%) rats and 3 (75%) shrews were found positive and on serotyping fourserotypes of Salmonella were identified which are Salmonella ser. Kalamu (62.5%), Salmonella ser. Thyphimurium (12.5%), Salmonella ser. Weltevreden (12.5%) and Salmonella ser. Brancaster (12.5%). In conclusion, positive identification of Salmonella in wild rats indicates that there is a possible transmission of the pathogento humans due to constant contact between the two. Thus appropriate measures are needed to control these pests population to prevent spread of diseases to the humans and animals.
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