A meta-analysis of the prevalence of Salmonella in food animals in Ethiopia.
BMC Microbiol
; 14: 270, 2014 Nov 15.
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| ID: mdl-25398272
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The globalization of the food supply and the increased movements of people, animals and goods have increased the threat of Salmonella infections in several countries. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Salmonella in food animals in Ethiopia by using meta-analytical methods.RESULTS:
The prevalence of Salmonella in slaughtered cattle, sheep, goats and pigs were 7.07%, 8.41%, 9.01% and 43.81% respectively. The occurrence of Salmonella was significantly higher in pigs than in slaughtered true ruminants (p <0.001) but not significantly different between cattle, sheep and goats (p >0. 05). S. Mishmarhaemek, S. Infantis and S. Hadar were the predominant isolates in cattle, small ruminants and pigs respectively. S. Typhimurium was isolated from all host species.CONCLUSIONS:
All food animals are considerable reservoirs of Salmonella and pose a significant risk to public health. Safety measures in slaughter houses and butcheries and education of the public could reduce the risk of transmission of Salmonella from animals to humans.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
3_ND
Problema de salud:
3_neglected_diseases
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3_zoonosis
Asunto principal:
Salmonella
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Salmonelosis Animal
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Microbiol
Asunto de la revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Etiopia