Foodborne Pathogens at the Livestock–Wildlife–Human Interface in Rural Western Uganda
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Author
Dias-Alves, Andrea
Espunyes, Johan
Ayats, Teresa
Sente, Celsus
Sebulime, Peregrine
Muro, Jesus
Tushabe, Josephine
Asiimwe, Caroline
Fernandez Aguilar, Xavier
Aruho, Robert
Marco, Ignasi
Planellas, Marta
Cardells, Jesús
Cabezón, Oscar
Publication date
2023-06-01ISSN
1612-9202
Abstract
Foodborne pathogens are an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. To assess the presence of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Arcobacter spp. in livestock, wildlife, and humans from different regions across western Uganda, 479 faecal samples were tested by PCR. Salmonella and Campylobacter spp. were more frequently detected in livestock (5.1% and 23.5%, respectively) compared to wildlife (1.9% and 16.8%, respectively). Wildlife from remote areas showed lower Salmonella and Campylobacter spp. occurrence than in areas where interactions with livestock are common, suggesting that spill-over may exist from livestock or humans. Further studies are needed to better understand the transmission dynamics of these pathogens at the wildlife-livestock-human interface in western Uganda.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Accepted version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
619 - Veterinary science
Pages
21
Publisher
Springer
Is part of
EcoHealth
Citation
Dias-Alves, Andrea, Johan Espunyes, Teresa Ayats, Celsus Sente, Peregrine Sebulime, Jesus Muro, and Josephine Tushabe, et al. 2023. "Foodborne Pathogens At The Livestock–Wildlife–Human Interface In Rural Western Uganda". Ecohealth. doi:10.1007/s10393-023-01639-6.
Program
Sanitat Animal
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