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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2001; 42(10); 788-792;

Emergence of Salmonella typhimurium definitive type 104 (DT104) as an important cause of salmonellosis in horses in Ontario.

Abstract: Salmonella Typhimurium definitive type 104 (DT104) has emerged as a common cause of salmonellosis in humans and cattle, yet previous reports involving horses are sparse. This study reports the emergence of DT104 as an important pathogen in horses in Ontario. The first clinical case of DT104 infection at the Ontario Veterinary College was identified in 1997. Seventeen cases of DT104-associated salmonellosis were identified between 1997 and 2000. In 2000, 12 of 13 cases of salmonellosis were due to DT104. Salmonellosis in horses due to DT104 is of concern, since the organism is multiresistant to antibiotics and poses increased zoonotic risk. Phage type distribution of Salmonella isolates should be monitored to determine whether DT104 will remain a prevalent equine pathogen.
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Publication Date: 2001-10-23 PubMed ID: 11665427PubMed Central: PMC1476586
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The research article presents the emergence of Salmonella Typhimurium definitive type 104 (DT104) as a notable cause of salmonellosis, a bacterial disease, in horses in Ontario.

Introduction to the Problem

  • The research paper discusses the rise of Salmonella Typhimurium definitive type 104 (DT104) as a significant cause of Salmonellosis in horses, a disease typically caused by Salmonella bacteria.
  • Usually, DT104 had been linked primarily with salmonellosis in humans and cattle, with only a few instances reported in horses.

Research Findings

  • The study pinpoints the first clinical case of DT104 infection in horses at the Ontario Veterinary College, which was identified in 1997.
  • It further elaborates that between 1997 and 2000, there were 17 confirmed cases of salmonellosis caused by DT104 in horses.
  • In the year 2000 alone, out of 13 cases of salmonellosis identified, 12 were linked to DT104.

Significance of the Problem

  • The rise of DT104 as a cause of Salmonellosis in horses is a cause for concern. Not only is the bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics, but it also poses an increased risk of zoonotic transmission, meaning it can easily spread from animals to humans.

Implications and Recommendations

  • Given the gravity of the issue, the study advises consistent monitoring of the phage type distribution of Salmonella isolates to determine whether DT104 will persevere as a prevalent pathogen in horses.
  • This observation could assist in developing more effective prevention and treatment strategies for the disease in the future.

Cite This Article

APA
Weese JS, Baird JD, Poppe C, Archambault M. (2001). Emergence of Salmonella typhimurium definitive type 104 (DT104) as an important cause of salmonellosis in horses in Ontario. Can Vet J, 42(10), 788-792.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 42
Issue: 10
Pages: 788-792

Researcher Affiliations

Weese, J S
  • Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
Baird, J D
    Poppe, C
      Archambault, M

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
        • Bacteriophage Typing
        • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial
        • Feces / microbiology
        • Female
        • Horse Diseases / epidemiology
        • Horse Diseases / microbiology
        • Horses
        • Male
        • Ontario / epidemiology
        • Prospective Studies
        • Salmonella Infections, Animal / epidemiology
        • Salmonella Infections, Animal / microbiology
        • Salmonella typhimurium / classification
        • Salmonella typhimurium / drug effects
        • Salmonella typhimurium / pathogenicity
        • Serotyping
        • Zoonoses

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