Detection of Yersinia enterocolitica, Shigella spp. and Salmonella spp. in Rattus norvegicus captured from Tehran, Iran.
Future Microbiol
; 19: 377-384, 2024 03.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The present study aims to determine the presence of Yersinia spp., Yersinia pestis, Yersinia enterocolitica pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Francisella tularensis and Borrelia spp. in brown rats of Tehran, Iran.Methods:
PCR was used to detect various bacteria in 100 brown rats, Also, ELISA was used to detect antibodies against the F. tularensis and Borrelia spp.Results:
A total of 16% and 13% of fecal samples were positive for Yersinia spp. and Y. enterocolitica pathogen. ELISA results were negative for F. tularensis and Borrelia. No specific antibodies (IgG) were against these bacteria.Conclusion:
According to the results of our analysis, rats are significant transmitters and carriers of a variety of illnesses that can spread to both people and other animals.Palabras clave
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Colección:
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Shigella
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Yersinia enterocolitica
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Listeria monocytogenes
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Future Microbiol
Asunto de la revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Irán
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido