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Applied and environmental microbiology1983; 46(4); 855-859; doi: 10.1128/aem.46.4.855-859.1983

Isolation and characterization of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli from domestic and wild mammals in Norway.

Abstract: A total of 1,262 domestic and wild mammals from Norway were surveyed for fecal carriage of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. Of the five species of domestic mammals examined, the highest isolation rate was recorded among swine (100.0%), followed by sheep (8.1%) and cows (0.8%). No strains were recovered from horses or goats. Among wild mammals, C. jejuni was isolated from 1 of 23 hares, and no isolated were obtained from three species of cervids and three species of rodents. Of the 133 Campylobacter strains isolated, 114 were classified as C. coli, 18 were C. jejuni biotype 1, and 1 belonged to C. jejuni biotype 2. All 114 strains from swine were C. coli. Milk samples from 113 domestic animals with clinically diagnosed mastitis (106 cows, 5 sheep, 1 horse, and 1 pig) were negative for campylobacters.
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Publication Date: 1983-10-01 PubMed ID: 6639033PubMed Central: PMC239479DOI: 10.1128/aem.46.4.855-859.1983Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses a study conducted in Norway to determine the occurrence of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli bacteria in domestic and wild mammals. Results showed these bacteria most commonly occur in swine, followed by sheep and cows, with none detected in certain species like horses, goats, and specific types of wild mammals.

Method of Research

  • The study involved testing of 1,262 domestic and wild mammals in Norway to study the fecal carriage (presence of the bacteria in the faeces) of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli.
  • Among the domestic mammals, swine, sheep, cows, horses and goats were examined, while among the wild mammals, hares, cervids, and rodents were examined.
  • Milk samples from 113 domestic animals with clinically diagnosed mastitis were also tested for the presence of these bacteria.

Results and Findings

  • The highest isolation rate (the presence of these bacteria) was found in swine, with a rate of 100%. This means the bacteria was found in all swine that were tested.
  • Following swine, the next highest isolation rates were found in sheep (8.1%) and cows (0.8%).
  • No strains of these bacteria were found in horses or goats among the domestic animals tested.
  • Among the wild mammals tested, only one out of 23 hares was found to be carrying C. jejuni, while none of the cervids and rodents had these bacteria.
  • Out of the 133 Campylobacter strains isolated, 114 were identified as C. coli, 18 as C. jejuni biotype 1, and 1 as C. jejuni biotype 2. All 114 strains found in swine were C. coli.
  • The milk samples taken from the animals with clinically diagnosed mastitis did not test positive for these bacteria.

Significance of the Study

  • These findings indicate that Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli bacteria are commonly found in swine, sheep, and cows, but not in horses, goats, and certain wild mammals.
  • The research provides valuable information about the prevalence of these bacteria in different species of animals. Such information can help in preventing bacterial contamination and disease spread, improving animal health, and formulating public health policies.

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Rosef O, Gondrosen B, Kapperud G, Underdal B. (1983). Isolation and characterization of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli from domestic and wild mammals in Norway. Appl Environ Microbiol, 46(4), 855-859. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.46.4.855-859.1983

Publication

Applied and environmental microbiology
ISSN: 0099-2240
NlmUniqueID: 7605801
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 46
Issue: 4
Pages: 855-859

Researcher Affiliations

Rosef, O
    Gondrosen, B
      Kapperud, G
        Underdal, B

          MeSH Terms

          • Animals
          • Animals, Domestic / microbiology
          • Animals, Wild / microbiology
          • Campylobacter / isolation & purification
          • Cattle
          • Feces / microbiology
          • Female
          • Food Microbiology
          • Mammals / microbiology
          • Milk / microbiology
          • Norway

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