Transmission pathways of campylobacter spp. at broiler farms and their environment in Brandenburg, Germany.

ABSTRACT: Broiler meat is widely known as an important source of foodborne Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli infections in humans. In this study, we thoroughly investigated transmission pathways that may contribute to possible Campylobacter contamination inside and outside broiler houses. For this purpose we carried out a comprehensive longitudinal sampling approach, using a semi-quantitative cultivation method to identify and quantify transmissions and reservoirs of Campylobacter spp.. Three german broiler farms in Brandenburg and their surrounding areas were intensively sampled, from April 2018 until September 2020. Consecutive fattening cycles and intervening downtimes after cleaning and disinfection were systematically sampled in summer and winter. To display the p

SUBMITTER: Reichelt B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9598865 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature