Association of Broiler Litter Microbiome Composition and Campylobacter Isolation.

ABSTRACT: Infection with Campylobacter species is one of the leading causes of bacterial diarrhea in humans in the US. Chickens, which become colonized on the farm, are important reservoirs of this bacterium. Campylobacter can establish itself in the broiler house via a variety of sources, can survive in the litter of the house, and possibly persist over successive flock cycles. However, the role of the broiler litter microbiome on Campylobacter persistence is not clear. A matched case-control study was conducted to determine whether the broiler litter microbiome composition was associated with Campylobacter isolation within the broiler house. Flocks were classified as cases when either Campylobacter jejuni or Campylobacter coli was isolated in boot sock sam

SUBMITTER: Valeris-Chacin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8180553 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature