The occurrence and characterization of Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli in organic pigs and their outdoor environment

Jensen, Annette Nygaard; Dalsgaard, Anders; Baggesen, Dorte Lau; Nielsen, Eva Møller

doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2006.03.006

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“…and presence of wild birds which may have contributed to C. jejuni contamination. Similar results were obtained from the work done by Jensen et al, (2006). They observed that 35 per cent of environmental samples (soil and water) were positive for Campylobacter spp.…”

Section: Antibiotic Resistance Profilingsupporting

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Colonization in Piglets by Campylobacter Species and its Antimicrobial Profile

Muralikrishna¹,

Sunil²,

Menon³

et al. 2018

Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci

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Section: Antibiotic Resistance Profilingsupporting

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Colonization in Piglets by Campylobacter Species and its Antimicrobial Profile

Muralikrishna¹,

Sunil²,

Menon³

et al. 2018

Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci

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“…This is in concordance with the general finding of high Campylobacter spp. prevalence in pigs and that colonisation may occur within the first day of life (Young et al, 2000;Jensen et al, 2006). However, in the 7-week-old piglets fed chicory for 2 weeks, the Campylobacter spp.…”

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The effect of a diet with fructan-rich chicory roots on intestinal helminths and microbiota with special focus on Bifidobacteria and Campylobacter in piglets around weaning

Jensen

Mejer

Mølbak

et al. 2011

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The restrictions on the use of antibiotic and anthelmintic treatments in organic pig farming necessitate alternative non-medical control strategies. Therefore, the antibiotic and parasite-reducing effect of a fructan-rich (prebiotic) diet of dried chicory was investigated in free-ranging piglets. Approximately half of 67 piglets from nine litters were experimentally infected with Ascaris suum and Trichuris suis in the suckling period (1 to 7 weeks of age) and 58 of the piglets were challenged daily with Eschericia coli O138:F8 for 9 days after weaning to induce weaning diarrhoea. The litters were fed either chicory (30% dry matter) or a control diet. The effect of chicory on intestinal helminths, intestinal microbiota, especially Bifidobacteria and Campylobacter spp. and E. coli post-weaning diarrhoea was assessed. The weight gain of the piglets was not impaired significantly by chicory. The intestinal A. suum worm burden was reduced by 64% ( P 5 0.034) in the chicory-fed piglets, whereas these same piglets had 63% more T. suis worms ( P 5 0.016). Feeding with chicory elicited no changes among the main bacterial groups in ileum according to terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. However, the terminal-restriction fragment (T-RF) 208 bp, which may belong to Lachnospiraceae, was stimulated by the chicory feed ( P 5 0.03), and T-RF 370 bp that matches Enterobacter belonging to the Enterobacteria was reduced (P 5 0.004). In addition, chicory increased the level of Bifidobacteria ( P 5 0.001) and the faecal Campylobacter excretion level was transitorily reduced in chicory-fed piglets at 7 weeks of age ( P 5 0.029). Unfortunately, it was not possible to assess the effect of chicory on post-weaning diarrhoea as it did not develop. In conclusion, feeding piglets chicory around the time of weaning caused complex changes of the microbiota and parasite communities within the intestinal tract, and feeding piglets chicory may therefore serve as an animal-friendly strategy to control pathogens.

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“…The occurrence and distribution of C. jejuni and C. coli was investigated by Jensen et al (2006) in extensive swine farms in Denmark. The study showed high prevalence of Campylobacter spp.…”

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Campylobacteriosis: an emerging zoonosis, underdiagnosed and underreported by public health agencies in Brazil

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ABSTRACT:The infection by Campylobacter spp. constitutes a zoonosis of worldwide distribution, with serious repercussions for public health and a significant socio-economic impact. The Campylobacter species that most often are implicated in outbreaks of gastrointestinal disease are C. jejuni and C. coli. Both are recognized as the most important and with greater pathogenic potential from the viewpoint of food safety. This review aims to clarify and discuss, based on literature, the epidemiology of Campylobacter spp. and the main challenges in their control, to assist in better understanding of the risk posed to human health. Due to the difficulty of isolating and cultivating of Campylobacter spp., the high cost and not mandatory, laboratory diagnosis by traditional cultivation techniques is not widely used in Brazil, resulting in lack of accurate data on the occurrence of the disease in the country. This factor has been identified as responsible for underdiagnosing and underreporting of the disease, which means that data on contamination of animal products or outbreaks are not statements of actual national situation. The epidemiology of Campylobacter spp. is considered complex presenting multiple determinants in the spread of this microorganism. Chickens are important reservoirs of Campylobacter sp. and the main target of control measures, however, other vehicles of transmission, such as raw cow milk, drinking water and other foods of animal origin must also be considered in the set of measures to be taken to control disease. The infection by Campylobacter spp. cause gastroenteritis in humans and occurred by oral contact with infected animals. In fact, are pets or production and food consumption, the most important pathways. The clinical manifestations of the disease can be from mild to severe symptoms, including watery diarrhea, sometimes with blood, abdominal pain, fever, headache and nausea. Sometimes the infection can get complications after the diarrhea stops and starts a progressive paralysis that can result in respiratory failure and severe neurological dysfunction and may even lead to death. The occurrence of campylobacteriosi's outbreaks should be mandatory to the authorities of surveillance, to provide an investigation of common sources and transmission control through preventive measures , thereby minimizing the potential risks to human health.

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The occurrence and characterization of Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli in organic pigs and their outdoor environment

Cited by 64 publications

References 32 publications

Colonization in Piglets by Campylobacter Species and its Antimicrobial Profile

Colonization in Piglets by Campylobacter Species and its Antimicrobial Profile

The effect of a diet with fructan-rich chicory roots on intestinal helminths and microbiota with special focus on Bifidobacteria and Campylobacter in piglets around weaning

Campylobacteriosis: an emerging zoonosis, underdiagnosed and underreported by public health agencies in Brazil

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