Seasonal variability of thermophilic Campylobacter spp. in raw milk sold by automatic vending machines in Lombardy

In temperate climates, a seasonal trend was observed in the incidence of human campylobacteriosis cases, with peaks reported in spring and autumn in some countries, or in summer in others; a similar trend was observed in Campylobacter spp. dairy cattle fecal shedding, suggesting that cattle may play...

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Published in:Italian journal of food safety 2016-06, Vol.5 (3)
Main Authors: Bertasi, Barbara, Losio, Marina Nadia, Daminelli, Paolo, Finazzi, Guido, Serraino, Andrea, Piva, Silvia, Giacometti, Federica, Massella, Elisa, Ostanello, Fabio
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Language:English
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Summary:In temperate climates, a seasonal trend was observed in the incidence of human campylobacteriosis cases, with peaks reported in spring and autumn in some countries, or in summer in others; a similar trend was observed in Campylobacter spp. dairy cattle fecal shedding, suggesting that cattle may play a role in the seasonal peak of human infection. The objectives of this study were to assess if a seasonal trend in thermophilic Campylobacter spp. contamination of raw milk exists and to evaluate a possible relation between this and the increase of human campylobacteriosis incidence in summer months. The results showed a mean prevalence of 1.6% of milk samples positive for thermophilic Campylobacter spp. with a wide range in different months during the three years considered of 0.0-3.1%. The statistical analysis showed a significant difference (P
ISSN:2239-7132
2239-7132
DOI:10.4081/ijfs.2016.5848