Factors influencing fecal shedding of Campylobacter jejuni in dogs without diarrhea

Factors influencing fecal shedding of Campylobacter jejuni in dogs without diarrhea

1993

Rectal swab specimens were collected from 362 apparently healthy dogs of different origin, age, breed, and sex. Specimens were obtained in summer, autumn, and winter. Ninety-five thermophilic Campylobacter spp were isolated: C jejuni biotype I, n = 57, C jejuni biotype II, n = 1, C coli, n = 36, and C laridis, n = 1. Biotypes of C jejuni recovered were the same as those associated with Campylobacter-induced enteritis in human beings. Prevalence of C jejuni was significantly (P < 0.05) greater: in dogs < 6 months old than in adult dogs; in dogs living under high density and cohabitation housing conditions for long periods; and in autumn.

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AGROVOC Keywords

age differences animals breed differences campylobacter jejuni dogs dogs feces feces kennels microbiology seasonal variation seasons virus shedding

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Published in

American journal of veterinary research

Volume 54 Issue 2 Pagination 260 - 262 ISSN 0002-9645

Publisher

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

Other Subjects

Gender differences; Female; Isolation & purification; Male; Species specificity; Dog diseases; Veterinary; Age factors; Prevalence; Campylobacter infections; Frequency

Language

English

Type

Text; Journal Article

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