Thermotolerant Campylobacters in domestic animals in a defined population in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
We assessed the prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni in animals in a region of unsatisfied basic needs in the city of Buenos Aires and studied a few risk factors. First we conducted a census to identify all dwellings having pet animals (dogs, cats, and birds). Fecal samples were then taken for isolation and identification of strains. We observed 17% prevalence for dogs (95% CI: 13, 22), 16% for cats (95% CI: 8, 27) and 19% for birds (95% CI: 5, 42). In dogs, the highest prevalences were found in summer and in animals <1 year old; in cats, in autumn and those aged 3-5 years. Strains were identified as C. jejuni biotype II in 70% of isolates. In the population described here, dogs, cats and birds kept in households were potential sources of human Campylobacter infections.
López
Clara M
CM
Area of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Chorroarín 280, 1427 Buenos Aires, Argentina. claramlopez@yahoo.com.ar
Giacoboni
Gabriela
G
Agostini
Adela
A
Cornero
Fernando J
FJ
Tellechea
Diana M
DM
Trinidad
Juan José
JJ
D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000382:microbiology*; D001118:Argentina / Q000453:epidemiology; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000635:transmission; D001717:Birds / Q000382:microbiology; D002169:Campylobacter Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D016123:Campylobacter jejuni / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000635:transmission; D002415:Cats / Q000382:microbiology; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000635:transmission; D004285:Dogs / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012621:Seasons; D013696:Temperature; D015047:Zoonoses / Q000382:microbiology / Q000635:transmission