Fecal prevalence of Campylobacter spp. in house dogs in Lebanon: A pilot study

spp. are Gram-negative bacilli that are widely recognized as a primary cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide. Campylobacteriosis is the disease caused by this pathogen. Recently, greater attention has been given to the prevalence of campylobacteriosis in different animals, including pets. The...

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Published in:Veterinary World 2023-11, Vol.16 (11), p.2250-2255
Main Authors: Ghssein, Ghassan, Barakat, Rana, Nehme, Nada, Awada, Rana, Hassan, Hussein F
Format: Article
Language:English
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campylobacter
fecal prevalence
house dogs
lebanon
polymerase chain reaction
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Summary:spp. are Gram-negative bacilli that are widely recognized as a primary cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide. Campylobacteriosis is the disease caused by this pathogen. Recently, greater attention has been given to the prevalence of campylobacteriosis in different animals, including pets. These animals are considered to be significant reservoirs for this zoonosis. In Lebanon, the occurrence of infection is high. Our first-of-its-kind pilot study in Lebanon aimed to estimate the fecal prevalence of species in house dogs. Thirty-five rectal swabs were collected from male and female house dogs of different ages, both with or without diarrhea. Samples obtained from the dogs were subjected to qualitative microbiological culture testing and molecular diagnosis by polymerase chain reaction assays after bacterial DNA extraction. Fecal prevalence of spp. in house dogs in this study was 17%. There was a relatively higher prevalence among young females and a significant difference between healthy dogs and those suffering from diarrhea. Campylobacteriosis was found to be prevalent among house dogs in Lebanon, making them potential carriers of species.
ISSN:0972-8988
2231-0916
DOI:10.14202/vetworld.2023.2250-2255