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Møretrø T, Nguyen-The C, Didier P, Maître I, Izsó T, Kasza G, Skuland SE, Cardoso MJ, Ferreira VB, Teixeira P, Borda D, Dumitrascu L, Neagu C, Nicolau AI, Anfruns-Estrada E, Foden M, Voysey P, Langsrud S. Consumer practices and prevalence of Campylobacter, Salmonella and norovirus in kitchens from six European countries. Int J Food Microbiol 2021; 347:109172. [PMID: 33812164 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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About 40% of foodborne infections are acquired in the home. The aim of the present study was to track contamination of pathogens during domestic food preparation and link the contamination to preparation practices. Research participants from 87 households in six European countries were observed and interviewed during shopping and preparation of a chicken and vegetable meal. The presence of Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp. and norovirus on raw chicken, kitchen surfaces, cloths and sponges was determined. The prevalence of Campylobacter on raw chicken varied from 8.3% in Norway (NO) to 80% in France (FR) and Portugal (PT), with a mean prevalence of 57%. Campylobacter was found on half of the products that had been frozen and appeared to be less prevalent on chicken from supermarkets than other sources. Salmonella was found in 8.6% of raw chicken samples, exclusively from Hungary (HU). A relationship between observed practices and spread of pathogens to kitchen surfaces was found only for the use of cutting boards for chicken and/or vegetables. After food preparation, Campylobacter and Salmonella were isolated from 23% (samples derived from HU, RO, UK) and 8.7% (HU), respectively of cutting boards. Research participants in France and Portugal were more likely to buy products that fitted their recipe, with less need for using cutting boards. Using the same board and knife for vegetables after using it for chicken and without washing with detergent was common in Portugal and Romania, but not in the other countries. Contamination with Campylobacter to other kitchen surfaces or washing utensils were found in five households (UK, RO, PT). Rinsing chicken in sinks was common in three countries (PT, HU, RO), and washing vegetables in the same sink was also usual. Prevalence of Norovirus was low, with detection in one out of 451 samples. The participants' awareness of the risk posed by pathogens from raw chicken differed among the six countries, with higher awareness in Norway and the UK than the other countries studied. In conclusion, practices intended to avoid cross-contamination from chicken to kitchen surfaces and washing utensils are not established among consumers in all European countries. Nevertheless, cross-contamination events that disseminate infectious doses of pathogens seems to be rare, probably due to the relatively low levels of pathogens in food combined with food preferences. Food safety interventions must consider the national food culture, preferences, practices and the prevalence and levels of pathogens in food. Emphasis should be on providing and promoting chicken products with lower risk (prevalence of pathogens, ready-to-cook) and safe use of cutting boards.
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- Trond Møretrø
- Nofima, Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, N-1430 Ås, Norway.
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- INRAE, Avignon Université, UMR SQPOV, 84000 Avignon, France; ESA. USC1422 GRAPPE, Ecole Supérieure d'Agricultures (ESA), INRAE, SFR 4207 QUASAV, 55 rue Rabelais, BP 30748, 49007 Angers Cedex, France
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- ESA. USC1422 GRAPPE, Ecole Supérieure d'Agricultures (ESA), INRAE, SFR 4207 QUASAV, 55 rue Rabelais, BP 30748, 49007 Angers Cedex, France
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- NFCSO, National Food Chain Safety Office, H-1024 Keleti Károly u. 24., Budapest, Hungary
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- NFCSO, National Food Chain Safety Office, H-1024 Keleti Károly u. 24., Budapest, Hungary
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- Consumption Research Norway (SIFO), Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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- Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Domnească Street 111, 800201, Galati, Romania
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- Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Domnească Street 111, 800201, Galati, Romania
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- Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Domnească Street 111, 800201, Galati, Romania
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- Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Domnească Street 111, 800201, Galati, Romania
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- Enteric Virus Laboratory, Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics, University of Barcelona, Barcelona 08028, Spain
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- Keele University, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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- Campden BRI, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6LD, UK
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- Nofima, Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, N-1430 Ås, Norway
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Ngulukun S, Oboegbulem S, Klein G. Multilocus sequence typing of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolates from poultry, cattle and humans in Nigeria. J Appl Microbiol 2017; 121:561-8. [PMID: 27206561 DOI: 10.1111/jam.13185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2015] [Revised: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS To determine the genetic diversity of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolates from Nigeria and to identify the association between multilocus sequence types and hosts (poultry, cattle and humans). METHODS AND RESULTS Isolates were identified using multiplex PCR assays. Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) was used to determine the genetic diversity of 36 Camp. jejuni and 24 Camp. coli strains isolated from poultry, cattle and humans. Of the 36 Camp. jejuni genotyped, 21 sequence types (ST) were found, 9 (43%) were new while of the 24 Camp. coli isolates genotyped, 22 STs were identified with 14 (64%) being new. The most prevalent sequence type was ST1932 followed by ST1036 and ST607 while the prevalent clonal complexes were CC-828, CC-460 and CC-353. CONCLUSIONS Campylobacter isolates from Nigeria were found to be diverse with novel genotypes. There was overlap of CC-828, CC-460 and CC-353 between the poultry, cattle and human isolates. Genetic exchange was also detected in two of the Camp. coli isolates. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This study highlights the genetic diversity of Campylobacter strains in Nigeria, demonstrating that Camp. jejuni and Camp. coli isolates are diverse and have both local and global strains. The predominant sequence types and clonal complexes found in this study differ from other countries; this exemplifies that different predominant Campylobacter populations exist between countries.
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- S Ngulukun
- Bacterial Research Division, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Institute of Food Quality and Food Safety, University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany
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Repérant E, Laisney MJ, Nagard B, Quesne S, Rouxel S, Le Gall F, Chemaly M, Denis M. Influence of enrichment and isolation media on the detection of Campylobacter spp. in naturally contaminated chicken samples. J Microbiol Methods 2016; 128:42-47. [PMID: 27373751 DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2016.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Investigating Campylobacter epidemiology requires adequate technique and media to ensure optimal culturing and accurate detection and isolation of Campylobacter strains. In the present study, we investigated the performances of three enrichment durations in Bolton broth (0, 24 and 48h) and compared four isolation media (mCCDA, Karmali, Butzler no. 2 and CampyFood agar (CFA)) for the detection of Campylobacter positive samples and the identification of Campylobacter species, from naturally contaminated broiler chicken samples (caeca, neck skin from carcasses, and skin from thighs). We compared our local results to those we obtained with samples from a European survey (caeca and neck skin) and a national survey (neck skin, thigh skin, and breast). Direct plating favored the detection of positive samples highly contaminated by Campylobacter (caeca and neck skin from carcasses) whatever the media. A longer enrichment reduced the rates of Campylobacter recovery except when using Butzler no. 2, more particularly for neck skin which background microflora was less important than in caeca. As a matter of fact, enrichment allowed a higher detection rate of positive samples with low Campylobacter contamination levels (breast, thigh skin), this detection being enhanced when using Butzler no. 2. When comparing the 3 other selective media, CFA was the 2nd most efficient media prior to mCCDA and Karmali. Interestingly, enrichment promoted the growth of Campylobacter coli but this promotion was least with Butzler no. 2 agar. Our study has confirmed the need to adapt the method to the types of samples for improving the detection of Campylobacter and that the method may affect the prevalence of the species.
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- E Repérant
- Anses, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, Unit of Hygiene and Quality of Poultry and Pork Products, NRL Campylobacter, University of Bretagne Loire, BP 53, 22440 Ploufragan, France.
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- Anses, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, Unit of Hygiene and Quality of Poultry and Pork Products, NRL Campylobacter, University of Bretagne Loire, BP 53, 22440 Ploufragan, France
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- Anses, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, Unit of Hygiene and Quality of Poultry and Pork Products, NRL Campylobacter, University of Bretagne Loire, BP 53, 22440 Ploufragan, France
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- Anses, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, Unit of Hygiene and Quality of Poultry and Pork Products, NRL Campylobacter, University of Bretagne Loire, BP 53, 22440 Ploufragan, France
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- Anses, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, Unit of Hygiene and Quality of Poultry and Pork Products, NRL Campylobacter, University of Bretagne Loire, BP 53, 22440 Ploufragan, France
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- Anses, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, Unit of Hygiene and Quality of Poultry and Pork Products, NRL Campylobacter, University of Bretagne Loire, BP 53, 22440 Ploufragan, France
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- Anses, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, Unit of Hygiene and Quality of Poultry and Pork Products, NRL Campylobacter, University of Bretagne Loire, BP 53, 22440 Ploufragan, France
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- Anses, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, Unit of Hygiene and Quality of Poultry and Pork Products, NRL Campylobacter, University of Bretagne Loire, BP 53, 22440 Ploufragan, France
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van de Venter EC, Oliver I, Stuart JM. Timeliness of epidemiological outbreak investigations in peer-reviewed European publications, January 2003 to August 2013. Euro Surveill 2015; 20. [DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es2015.20.6.21035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- E C van de Venter
- Public Health England, Bristol, United Kingdom
- South West Public Health Training Programme, Health Education South West, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
- Field Epidemiology Service, Public Health England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Kashoma IP, Kumar A, Sanad YM, Gebreyes W, Kazwala RR, Garabed R, Rajashekara G. Phenotypic and genotypic diversity of thermophilic Campylobacter spp. in commercial turkey flocks: a longitudinal study. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2014; 11:850-60. [PMID: 25184688 PMCID: PMC4284517 DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2014.1794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Poultry are recognized as a main reservoir of Campylobacter spp. However, longitudinal studies investigating the persistence of Campylobacter on commercial meat turkeys are rare. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility, and persistence of genotypically related strains of Campylobacter spp. recovered from three commercial turkey farms in Ohio belonging to a single producer. Eight hundred ten samples were collected from birds aged 1 week to slaughter, consisting of 750 fecal droppings and 60 ceca at slaughter. Overall Campylobacter prevalence was 55.9%. Multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) confirmed 72.3% of all isolates as C. coli, 5.3% as C. jejuni, 10.6% as both, and 11.9% as other Campylobacter spp. PCR restriction fragment length polymorphism of the flaA gene subtyping detected 70 types-62 for C. coli and 8 for C. jejuni isolates-with most (80%) of flaA-types constituting farm homogeneous groups. Multilocus sequence typing of 99 selected Campylobacter isolates resulted in 23 sequence types (STs), consisting of 8 STs for C. jejuni and 15 STs for C. coli isolates. Six novel STs-four for C. jejuni and two-for C. coli, were detected. In a subset of isolates (n=98) tested for antimicrobial resistance, the most common resistance was to tetracycline (95%), followed by azithromycin (43%), while 42% and 18% of the isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin and erythromycin, respectively. All isolates were susceptible to florfenicol. C. coli isolates displayed a higher proportion of resistance than C. jejuni to most antimicrobials. This study highlights the high prevalence, genotypic diversity, and antimicrobial resistance of Campylobacter spp. in commercial turkey from farm to slaughter.
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- Isaac P. Kashoma
- Food Animal Health Research Program, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University, Wooster, Ohio
- Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
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- Food Animal Health Research Program, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University, Wooster, Ohio
- Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Food Animal Health Research Program, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University, Wooster, Ohio
- Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- VPH-Biotec Global Consortium, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
- VPH-Biotec Global Consortium, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Food Animal Health Research Program, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University, Wooster, Ohio
- Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- VPH-Biotec Global Consortium, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Petruzzelli A, Foglini M, Vetrano V, Paolini F, Orazietti N, Ambrosini B, Osimani A, Clementi F, Tavoletti S, Tonucci F. The occurrence of thermotolerant Campylobacter spp. in raw meat intended for public catering. Public Health 2014; 128:388-90. [PMID: 24721711 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2014.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2013] [Revised: 01/06/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- A Petruzzelli
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche, Centro di Riferimento Regionale Autocontrollo, via Canonici, 140, 61100, Villa Fastiggi, Pesaro, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche, Centro di Riferimento Regionale Autocontrollo, via Canonici, 140, 61100, Villa Fastiggi, Pesaro, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche, Centro di Riferimento Regionale Autocontrollo, via Canonici, 140, 61100, Villa Fastiggi, Pesaro, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche, Centro di Riferimento Regionale Autocontrollo, via Canonici, 140, 61100, Villa Fastiggi, Pesaro, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche, Centro di Riferimento Regionale Autocontrollo, via Canonici, 140, 61100, Villa Fastiggi, Pesaro, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche, Centro di Riferimento Regionale Autocontrollo, via Canonici, 140, 61100, Villa Fastiggi, Pesaro, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari ed Ambientali, Università Politecnica delle Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari ed Ambientali, Università Politecnica delle Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari ed Ambientali, Università Politecnica delle Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche, Centro di Riferimento Regionale Autocontrollo, via Canonici, 140, 61100, Villa Fastiggi, Pesaro, Italy
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Calciati E, Lafuente S, De Simó M, Balfagon P, Bartolomé R, Caylà J. A Campylobacter outbreak in a Barcelona school. Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin 2012; 30:243-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2011.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2011] [Revised: 09/20/2011] [Accepted: 10/01/2011] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Acke E, Carroll C, O'Leary A, McGill K, Kelly L, Lawlor A, Madden RH, Moran L, Scates P, McNamara E, Moore JE, Jones BR, Fanning S, Whyte P. Genotypic characterisation and cluster analysis of Campylobacter jejuni isolates from domestic pets, human clinical cases and retail food. Ir Vet J 2011; 64:6. [PMID: 21777493 PMCID: PMC3102334 DOI: 10.1186/2046-0481-64-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2010] [Accepted: 03/31/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The genetic similarity of Campylobacter jejuni isolates from pets, compared to human clinical cases and retail food isolates collected in Ireland over 2001-2006 was investigated by cluster analysis of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) fingerprinting profiles. Comparison of the PFGE profiles of 60 pet isolates and 109 human isolates revealed that seven (4.1%) profiles were grouped in clusters including at least one human and one pet C. jejuni isolate. In total six (1.6%) of 60 pet and 310 food profiles were in clusters with at least one food and one pet C. jejuni isolate. The detection of only a small number of genetically indistinguishable isolates by PFGE profile cluster analysis from pets and from humans with enteritis in this study suggests that pets are unlikely to be an important reservoir for human campylobacteriosis in Ireland. However, genetically indistinguishable isolates were detected and C. jejuni from pets may circulate and may contribute to clinical infections in humans. In addition, contaminated food fed to pets may be a potential source of Campylobacter infection in pets, which may subsequently pose a risk to humans.
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- Els Acke
- Centre for Food Safety, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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Ngulukun SS, Oboegbulem SI, Fagbamila IO, Emennaa PE, Ankeli PI, Ardzard SS, Okeke LA, Ajayi OT, Usman M, Muhammed MJ, Odugbo MO, Okewole PA. Isolation of thermophilic Campylobacter species from Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix) in Vom, Nigeria. Vet Rec 2010; 166:147-8. [PMID: 20118475 DOI: 10.1136/vr.b4787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- S S Ngulukun
- Bacterial Research Department, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
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Meremäe K, Elias P, Tamme T, Kramarenko T, Lillenberg M, Karus A, Hänninen ML, Roasto M. The occurrence of Campylobacter spp. in Estonian broiler chicken production in 2002–2007. Food Control 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Acke E, McGill K, Lawlor A, Jones BR, Fanning S, Whyte P. Genetic diversity among Campylobacter jejuni
isolates from pets in Ireland. Vet Rec 2010; 166:102-6. [DOI: 10.1136/vr.c357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- E. Acke
- School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine; University College Dublin, Belfield; Dublin 4 Ireland
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences; Massey University; Private Bag 11222 Palmerston North 4442 New Zealand
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- School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine; University College Dublin, Belfield; Dublin 4 Ireland
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- School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine; University College Dublin, Belfield; Dublin 4 Ireland
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- School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine; University College Dublin, Belfield; Dublin 4 Ireland
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- School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine; University College Dublin, Belfield; Dublin 4 Ireland
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- School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine; University College Dublin, Belfield; Dublin 4 Ireland
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A population-based telephone survey of acute gastroenteritis (AG) was conducted in Hong Kong from August 2006 to July 2007. Study subjects were recruited through random digit-dialing with recruitments evenly distributed weekly over the 1-year period. In total, 3743 completed questionnaires were obtained. An AG episode is defined as diarrhoea >or=3 times or any vomiting in a 24-h period during the 4 weeks prior to interview, in the absence of known non-infectious causes. The prevalence of AG reporting was 7%. An overall rate of 0.91 (95% CI 0.81-1.01) episodes per person-year was observed with women having a slightly higher rate (0.94, 95% CI 0.79-1.08) than men (0.88, 95% CI 0.73-1.04). The mean duration of illness was 3.6 days (S.D.=5.52). Thirty-nine percent consulted a physician, 1.9% submitted a stool sample for testing, and 2.6% were admitted to hospital. Of the subjects aged >or=15 years, significantly more of those with AG reported eating raw oysters (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.3-4.4), buffet meals (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.3-2.5), and partially cooked beef (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.2-2.7) in the previous 4 weeks compared to the subjects who did not report AG. AG subjects were also more likely to have had hot pot, salad, partially cooked or raw egg or fish, sushi, sashimi, and 'snacks bought at roadside' in the previous 4 weeks. This first population-based study on the disease burden of AG in Asia showed that the prevalence of AG in Hong Kong is comparable to that experienced in the West. The study also revealed some 'risky' eating practices that are more prevalent in those affected with AG.
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Denis M, Rose V, Huneau-Salaün A, Balaine L, Salvat G. Diversity of Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis Profiles of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli from Broiler Chickens in France. Poult Sci 2008; 87:1662-71. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.2008-00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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