Salmonella in Wild Birds: A Study in Northern England
Author Information
Author(s): Hughes Laura A, Shopland Sara, Wigley Paul, Bradon Hannah, Leatherbarrow A Howard, Williams Nicola J, Bennett Malcolm, de Pinna Elizabeth, Lawson Becki, Cunningham Andrew A, Chantrey Julian
Primary Institution: National Centre for Zoonosis Research, University of Liverpool
Hypothesis
Are wild bird isolates of Salmonella enterica similar to those associated with disease in livestock or humans?
Conclusion
The wild bird isolates of Salmonella enterica characterized in this investigation may not represent a large zoonotic risk.
Supporting Evidence
- Thirty-two Salmonella enterica isolates were collected from wild birds.
- Twenty-nine of the isolates were identified as S. enterica serovar Typhimurium.
- All isolates were susceptible to all antimicrobials tested.
Takeaway
This study looked at Salmonella in wild birds and found that the strains are mostly harmless to humans and livestock.
Methodology
Salmonella isolates were collected from wild birds and characterized using phage typing and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis.
Limitations
The study was limited to a specific geographic area and time period, which may not represent broader trends.
Participant Demographics
Isolates were collected from various wild bird species in northern England.
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