First substantiation of clinico-molecular investigation of pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes in Nili-Ravi buffaloes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Listeriosis is a zoonotic disease of humans, animals, birds, fish, and crustaceans worldwide. Domestic animals, especially ruminants, are more susceptible to listeriosis. This infectious disease is caused by Listeria monocytogenes, an intracellular bacterium that can cross blood-brain, placental and intestinal barriers. In Pakistan, the incidence and reliable diagnostic tools for the L. monocytogenes are unidentified in Nili-Ravi buffaloes.

Aims

This study was designed to inspect listeriosis in buffaloes through molecular techniques and haemato-biochemical analyses.

Methods

A total of 230 samples (115 milk and 115 faecal samples) were collected from symptomatic listeriosis cases in Nili-Ravi buffaloes of 3 geographical districts (Rawalpindi, F

SUBMITTER: Munir MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9441160 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature