title: Bacterial infertility in camels (Camelus dromedarius): isolation of Campylobacter fetus.
abstract: This study constitutes the first reported isolation of C. fetus subsp. venerealis from cervical swabs in breeding camels. 9 of 30 camels which were barren for a long period were found to be positive for C. fetus. The methods of isolation are described. Additionally, cervical flora of 30 camels were examined. 9 different bacterial species were isolated of which Staphylococcus aureus was most frequently found. All samples were negative for Trichomonas sp. and Streptococcus zooepidemicus.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Wernery
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Ali
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002162:Camelus; D002169:Campylobacter Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D002168:Campylobacter fetus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*