Analysis of reservoir sources of Campylobacter isolates to free-range broilers in Denmark.

ABSTRACT: Campylobacter is a common cause of food poisoning in many countries, with broilers being the main source. Organic and free-range broilers are more frequently Campylobacter-positive than conventionally raised broilers and may constitute a higher risk for human infections. Organic and free-range broilers may get exposed to Campylobacter from environmental reservoirs and livestock farms, but the relative importance of these sources is unknown. The aim of the study was to describe similarities and differences between the genetic diversity of the Campylobacter isolates collected from free-range/organic broilers with those isolated from conventional broilers and other animal hosts (cattle, pigs, and dogs) in Denmark to make inferences about the reservoir sources of Campylobacter to free-range br

SUBMITTER: Lassen B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10485630 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature