An investigative study on Yersinia enterocolitica in animals, humans and dried milk in New Valley Governorate, Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Yersiniosis is one of the most significant intestinal disorders caused by Yersinia enterocolitica and affects both humans and animals. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Y. enterocolitica in New Valley Governorate, Egypt in animals, humans, fresh milk and dried milk. Additionally, this study analyzed the presence of virulence genes, including ail and Yst in tested isolates and conducted a phylogenetic analysis to determine the genetic similarity between human, and animal Y. enterocolitica isolates. Finally, the antimicrobial resistance patterns of the isolates were examined.

Results

Among the 982 samples examined, the prevalence of Y. enterocolitica based on ISO10273-2017 was 11.7% in animal samples including 12.8% of animal faeces, and 10.4% in mil

SUBMITTER: Sotohy SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11462700 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature