Migrating Common Toads (<i>Bufo bufo</i>) in Rural Temperate Regions: Reservoirs of<i>Salmonella</i>?

Sharifian-Fard, Mojdeh; Pasmans, Frank; Martel, An

doi:10.7589/2013-04-094

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“…Overall prevalence values in previous studies on Anura are very variable. Salmonella was absent in toads from Belgium (Sharifian‐Fard et al., ). In a study conducted in Panama, 0.78% of frogs and 6.5% of toads tested positive for Salmonella (Kourany et al., ).…”

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“…Sharifian‐Fard et al. () stated that amphibians from temperate climates are not significant reservoirs of Salmonella due to the limited survival of Salmonella at temperatures under 10°C. In tropical areas, this foodborne zoonosis is a concern.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The high prevalence of Salmonella in free-living amphibians observed in the present study despite our sample size is limited confirms that they are carriers of this bacteria and potentially a vector for the spread of salmonellosis. Sharifian-Fard et al (2014) stated that amphibians from temperate climates are not significant reservoirs of Salmonella due to the limited survival of Salmonella at temperatures under 10°C. In tropical areas, this foodborne zoonosis is a concern.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Recently, the prevalence of Salmonella in amphibians has attracted increased interest to validate recently published studies (e.g. Drake et al, 2013;Gorski et al, 2013;Sharifian-Fard et al, 2014). Early studies of Salmonella in amphibians were first reported by Bool and Kampelmacher (1958), but there has been scant follow-up research until recently.…”

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Wild‐Caught and Farm‐Reared Amphibians are Important Reservoirs of Salmonella, A Study in North‐East Thailand

Ribas

Poonlaphdecha

2016

Zoonoses and Public Health

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The role of amphibians as Salmonella reservoirs has not been as well studied as in reptiles, where the literature is abundant. Recent outbreaks of salmonellosis associated with exotic pet frogs have occurred in United States. Frog farming and wild frog harvesting have increased the international trade in these species. This necessitates a better understanding of the risk of salmonellosis transmission from amphibians to humans. We explored the presence of Salmonella in amphibians (frogs and toads) in Thailand, where farmed and wild frogs as well as toads are present. These live animals are easily found in the local markets and are used as food. Exportation of frog meat from Thailand is common. During March-June 2014, ninety-seven frogs were collected from several habitats, including frog farms, urban areas and protected natural areas. The collected amphibians were tested for the presence of Salmonella. The overall prevalence of Salmonella was 69.07% (90.00% in farm animals, 0% in urban area animals and 44.83% in protected area animals). Eight serovars of Salmonella were isolated: subsp. diarizonae ser. 50:k:z, Hvittingfoss, Muenchen, Newport, Stanley, Thompson, Panama and Wandsworth. Six of the identified serovars, Hvittingfoss, Newport, Panama, Stanley, Thompson and Wandsworth, have been detected in humans in Thailand. According to our results, amphibians are reservoirs of Salmonella and can be a public health concern when used as a source of protein for humans.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%