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Low occurrence of Salmonella spp. in wild birds from a Swiss rehabilitation centre.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Salmonella are bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae with a wide host range. Infection in birds causes subclinical disease to mass mortality events. Wild birds may act as healthy carriers posing a hazard to livestock and humans. The present study investigated the occurrence of Salmonella in wild birds admitted to a rehabilitation centre in order to assess the exposure of the staff to this zoonotic pathogen.

Methods

Faecal swabs of 552 avian patients (68 species) were collected over the course of 12 months. Each sample was propagated in enrichment broth and subsequently incubated on a RAPID'Salmonella plate. Salmonella isolates were serotyped, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed.

Results

Six Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) and 1 S. Schleissheim were detected; all were pansusceptible to the antibiotics tested.

Conclusion

Despite the low positive rate in the tested population, the authors recommend applying protective equipment and hygiene measures when handling wild birds.

SUBMITTER: Vogler BR

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8297991 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Low occurrence of <i>Salmonella</i> spp. in wild birds from a Swiss rehabilitation centre.

Vogler Barbara R BR Zurfluh Katrin K Mattmann Prisca P Schmitt Kira K Albini Sarah S

Veterinary record open 20210722 1

<h4>Background</h4><i>Salmonella</i> are bacteria of the family <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> with a wide host range. Infection in birds causes subclinical disease to mass mortality events. Wild birds may act as healthy carriers posing a hazard to livestock and humans. The present study investigated the occurrence of <i>Salmonella</i> in wild birds admitted to a rehabilitation centre in order to assess the exposure of the staff to this zoonotic pathogen.<h4>Methods</h4>Faecal swabs of 552 avian pati ...[more]

PMID: 34322278

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