[Studies on the occurrence of Listeria monocytogenes in fecal samples of domestic and companion animals].
Abstract: Listeria (L.) monocytogenes was isolated from 33.3% fecal samples of 138 cattle (29 strains serovar 1/2b, 10 strains serovar 1/2a, 7 strains serovar 4ab), from 8% fecal samples of 100 hens (5 strains serovar 1/2b, 1 strain serovar 1/2a, 4ab and 4b each), from 8% fecal samples of 100 sheep (6 strains serovar 1/2a, 1 strain serovar 1/2b and 4ab each), from 5.9% fecal samples of 34 pigs (2 strains serovar 4ab), from 4.8% fecal samples of 400 horses (7 strains serovar 1/2a, 6 strains serovar 1/2b and 4ab each), from 1.3% fecal samples of 300 dogs (3 strains serovar 1/2b, 1 strain serovar 4ab), from 0.9% fecal samples of 350 pigeons (1 strains serovar 1/2a, 1/2b and 4ab each), from 0.4% fecal samples of 275 cats (1 strain serovar 4b) and from 5 respectively 2 fecal samples of 35 tortoises (3 strains serovar 4ab, 2 strains serovar 4b) respectively 5 amphibia (1 strain serovar 4ab and 4e each). Further 36.9% fecal samples of cattle, 15% fecal samples of hens, 6% fecal samples of horses, 5.9% fecal samples of pigs, 5% fecal samples of sheep, 4% fecal samples of dogs, 2.3% fecal samples of pigeons, 3 fecal samples of 35 tortoises and 1 fecal sample of 260 rabbits contained L. innocua. In further 2% fecal samples of hens, in further 1.5% fecal samples of horses and in further 0.6% fecal samples of pigeons was detected L. seeligeri. 3 fecal samples of horses and 1 fecal sample of dogs, lizards and amphibia each contained L. welshimeri, while in 1 fecal sample of tortoises and in 3 fecal samples of 33 lizards L. ivanovii was detected.
Publication Date: 1995-12-01 PubMed ID: 9376045
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The research article presents an analysis of the occurrence of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes in the fecal matter of domestic and companion animals. It was found that the bacteria were present in varying degrees across the species with the highest occurrence in cattle.
Extensive Survey Across Species
- The research entailed an extensive survey, covering a wide range of domestic and companion animals including cattle, hens, sheep, pigs, horses, dogs, pigeons, cats, tortoises, rabbits, lizards, and amphibians.
- From the fecal samples of these animals, the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was isolated and identified, along with its particular serovar (a variation within a species of bacteria).
Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes
- The bacteria was found to have the highest prevalence in cattle, with 33.3% of the samples showing the presence of the bacteria.
- Smaller percentages were identified in hens, sheep, pigs, horses, dogs, pigeons, and cats. The occurrence in tortoises and amphibians was minimal.
Different Types of Listeria
- In addition to Listeria monocytogenes, other species of Listeria such as L. innocua, L. seeligeri, L. welshimeri, and L. ivanovii were also found to varying degrees in the samples.
- The relative prevalence of these species was generally lower, with L. innocua appearing at the highest circulation among cattle, hens, and horses.
Significance of the Research
- The research provides a comprehensive dataset on the occurrence and distribution of Listeria species across different animal species.
- Considering the pathogenic potential of various Listeria species, the study findings bear significant implications for both animal health and public health, particularly concerning the risks of foodborne infection.
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APA
Weber A, Potel J, Schäfer-Schmidt R, Prell A, Datzmann C.
(1995).
[Studies on the occurrence of Listeria monocytogenes in fecal samples of domestic and companion animals].
Zentralbl Hyg Umweltmed, 198(2), 117-123.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Landesuntersuchungsamt für das Gesundheitswesen Nordbayern.
MeSH Terms
- Amphibians
- Animals
- Animals, Domestic / microbiology
- Cats
- Cattle
- Chickens
- Columbidae
- Dogs
- Feces / microbiology
- Horses
- Listeria / classification
- Listeria / isolation & purification
- Listeria monocytogenes / classification
- Listeria monocytogenes / isolation & purification
- Lizards
- Rabbits
- Serotyping
- Sheep
- Swine
- Turtles
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