Public Health Risk of Foodborne Pathogens in Edible African Land Snails, Cameroon.

ABSTRACT: In tropical countries, land snails are an important food source; however, foodborne disease risks are poorly quantified. We detected Campylobacter spp., Yersinia spp., Listeria spp., Salmonella spp., or Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli in 57%-86% of snails in Cameroon. Snail meat is a likely vector for enteric diseases in sub-Saharan Africa countries.

SUBMITTER: Tanyitiku MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9328896 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature