The excretion of campylobacter, salmonellae andGiardia lamblia in the faeces of stray dogs

Burnie, A. G.; Simpson, Juliet K.; Lindsay, D.; Miles, R. S.

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“…Furthermore these findings relate to pathogenic salmonellae, since culture collections contained clinical isolates associated with disease in either humans or dogs. In dogs those associated with clinical infections may represent only a proportion of salmonellae, since carriage without clinical signs of infection and sub-clinical shedding is also reported to varying extents [ 2 , 10 , 11 , 55 ]. In fact, the prevalence of Salmonella in healthy dogs and cats in some populations may be similar to that in diarrheic animals [ 56 , 57 ] with incidence rates reportedly differing across geographies [ 57 , 58 ].…”

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Distinct fermentation and antibiotic sensitivity profiles exist in salmonellae of canine and human origin

Wallis¹,

Lowden

Marshall-Jones³

et al. 2018

BMC Microbiol

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BackgroundSalmonella enterica is a recognised cause of diarrhoea in dogs and humans, yet the potential for transfer of salmonellosis between dogs and their owners is unclear, with reported evidence both for and against Salmonella as a zoonotic pathogen. A collection of 174 S. enterica isolates from clinical infections in humans and dogs were analysed for serotype distribution, carbon source utilisation, chemical and antimicrobial sensitivity profiles. The aim of the study was to understand the degree of conservation in phenotypic characteristics of isolates across host species.ResultsSerovar distribution across human and canine isolates demonstrated nine serovars common to both host species, 24 serovars present in only the canine collection and 39 solely represented within the human collection. Significant differences in carbon source utilisation profiles and ampicillin, amoxicillin and chloramphenicol sensitivity profiles were detected in isolates of human and canine origin. Differences between the human and canine Salmonella collections were suggestive of evolutionary separation, with canine isolates better able to utilise several simple sugars than their human counterparts. Generally higher minimum inhibitory concentrations of three broad-spectrum antimicrobials, commonly used in veterinary medicine, were also observed in canine S. enterica isolates.ConclusionsDifferential carbon source utilisation and antimicrobial sensitivity profiles in pathogenic Salmonella isolated from humans and dogs are suggestive of distinct reservoirs of infection for these hosts. Although these findings do not preclude zoonotic or anthroponotic potential in salmonellae, the separation of carbon utilisation and antibiotic profiles with isolate source is indicative that infectious isolates are not part of a common reservoir shared frequently between these host species.

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Distinct fermentation and antibiotic sensitivity profiles exist in salmonellae of canine and human origin

Wallis¹,

Lowden

Marshall-Jones³

et al. 2018

BMC Microbiol

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“…The prevalence of canine giardiasis in the east of Scotland has been reported to range from 4 to 9-9 % [7,8]. Two studies from the south-east of England found between 14 5 and 20 % of dogs infected [9,10].…”

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Occurrence ofGiardiasp. cysts andCryptosporidiumsp. oocysts in faeces from public parks in the west of Scotland

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SUMMARYOne hundred faecal specimens, randomly collected from various locations within seven public parks in the west of Scotland, were examined for the presence of Giardia sp. cysts and Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts. Eleven percent of samples contained Giardia sp. cysts and 1 % contained Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts. Occurrence data from individual parks varied from 0 to 40 % for Giardia and 0 to 2 4 % for Cryptosporidium. The occurrence of parasitic organisms in public parks, especially in the vicinity of children's playing areas is a matter of concern for public health officials and regulators of leisure and recreation amenities.

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“…Dogs have been reported to harbour and shed Salmonella subclinically. High numbers of the microorganism can reside in the intestines and mesenteric lymph nodes without clinical signs [ 22 ] making an estimate of the prevalence of salmonellae in dogs in the community difficult to establish. The prevalence of subclinical carriage of Salmonella in clinically healthy dogs varies greatly among individual countries and has been reported to range from 0 to 44 % [ 23 , 24 ].…”

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Investigating the prevalence of Salmonella in dogs within the Midlands region of the United Kingdom

Lowden

Wallis²,

Gee³

et al. 2015

BMC Vet Res

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Background: The intimate relationship between dogs and their owners has the potential to increase the risk of human exposure to bacterial pathogens. Over the past 40 years, there have been several reports on transmission of salmonellae from dogs to humans. This study therefore aimed to determine the prevalence of Salmonella in the faeces of dogs from the Midlands region of the United Kingdom to assess exposure risk and potential for zoonotic transmission. Results: A total of 436 apparently healthy dogs without diarrhoea from households (n = 126), rescue centres (n = 96), boarding kennels (n = 43), retired greyhound kennels (n = 39) and a pet nutrition facility (n = 132) were investigated for Salmonella shedding. Faecal samples were processed by an enrichment culture based method. The faeces from one dog (0.23 %; 95 % confidence limit 0.006 %, 1.27 %) was positive for Salmonella. The species was S. enterica subspecies arizonae.

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The excretion of campylobacter, salmonellae andGiardia lamblia in the faeces of stray dogs

Cited by 10 publications

References 17 publications

Distinct fermentation and antibiotic sensitivity profiles exist in salmonellae of canine and human origin

Distinct fermentation and antibiotic sensitivity profiles exist in salmonellae of canine and human origin

Occurrence ofGiardiasp. cysts andCryptosporidiumsp. oocysts in faeces from public parks in the west of Scotland

Investigating the prevalence of Salmonella in dogs within the Midlands region of the United Kingdom

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