title: Occurrence ofCampylobacterspp. in Poultry Meat at Retail and Processing Plants' Levels in Central Italy.
abstract: Human campylobacteriosis remains the most commonly reported gastrointestinal disease in Europe andCampylobacter (C.) jejuniandC. coliare the two species most frequently involved in such foodborne disease. Based on the sampling plan established in the region of Lazio (Central Italy) the aim of our work was to investigate the occurrence ofCampylobacterspp. in poultry meat preparations collected by the local veterinary authority at retail shops and processing plants. We also observed whether various factors such as animal species or type of product affected the isolation rate. Occurrence was significantly lower than previous surveys (12/209, 5.7%) and chicken meat was more contaminated than turkey meat.
authors: Institute for Experimental Veterinary Medicine of Lazio and Tuscany , Rome.
authors: Ziad
authors: Z
authors: Mezher
authors: Institute for Experimental Veterinary Medicine of Lazio and Tuscany , Rome.
authors: Stefano
authors: S
authors: Saccares
authors: Lazio Region, Veterinary Health Section , Rome, Italy.
authors: Rita
authors: R
authors: Marcianò
authors: Institute for Experimental Veterinary Medicine of Lazio and Tuscany , Rome.
authors: Paola
authors: P
authors: De Santis
authors: Institute for Experimental Veterinary Medicine of Lazio and Tuscany , Rome.
authors: Eda Maria Flores
authors: EM
authors: Rodas
authors: Institute for Experimental Veterinary Medicine of Lazio and Tuscany , Rome.
authors: Veronica
authors: V
authors: De Angelis
authors: Institute for Experimental Veterinary Medicine of Lazio and Tuscany , Rome.
authors: Roberto
authors: R
authors: Condoleo
keywords: Campylobacter; Foodborne zoonosis; Poultry meat; Survey