Prevalence, diversity and public health implications of Helicobacter species in pet and stray dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is probable that humans can acquire H. pylori and non-H. pylori Helicobacter infections via domestic animals. The prevalence and risk factors of infections of Helicobacter species in canines of Taipei city were therefore analysed in this study.

Materials and methods

A total of 95 canine faecal samples were collected from different animal shelters and hospitals in Taipei city. Total DNA was extracted for semi-nested PCR detection of Helicobacter species. The PCR products were sequenced for further comparative database and phylogenetic analyses.

Results

The overall prevalence of Helicobacter species in canines of Taipei city was 75.79% (72/95). Two gastric, seven enterohepatic and two unclassified Helicobacter spec

SUBMITTER: Ashaolu JO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9582540 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature