Campylobacter spp. in wild animals
Keywords:
Campylobacter, Wild animals, Zoonoses, MammalsAbstract
Campylobacter sp. is a widespread zoonotic multi-host pathogen that often causes gastroenteritis in humans. The birds are reservoirs of Campylobacter sp., which also occurs naturally in mammals and has already been isolated from surface and groundwater. Campylobacter sp. species readily colonize the gastrointestinal tract of domestic and wild animals, and although they rarely cause clinical disease in production animals, they can produce severe acute gastroenteritis in humans. This narrative literature review aimed to carry out a bibliographic survey on the isolation of this microorganism in wild animals. C. jejuni has been isolated from captive and diarrhea-free and healthy non-human primates, as well as from elephants, seagulls, vultures, and other wild birds. Wild geese and wild birds are a potential sources of Campylobacter sp. infection to in humans and other animals, and as geese are migratory animals, they can transfer pathogens over long distances. Potentially virulent strains of this bacteria are eliminated by the feces of crows. These animals are particularly relevant to the potential spread of pathogens because of their movement between urban and agricultural areas inhabited by humans. Healthy wild animals of different species may harbor Campylobacter, acting as agent carriers.
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