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Chlamydia prevalence in Polish pig herds
- Source :
- Epidemiol Infect
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2016.
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Abstract
- SUMMARYChlamydiae are frequently encountered intracellular Gram-negative bacteria. In pigs, these bacteria in combination with other pathogens contribute to the induction of a multi-aetiological syndrome. One of the major characteristics of Chlamydia spp. is their ability to cause prolonged, often subclinical infections. While the economic consequences of Chlamydia spp. infections in pig farms are not fully established, we know that reproductive disorders and other syndromes correlated with Chlamydia infection can lead to financial loss as a result of a reduction in pork production. Additionally, Chlamydia spp. presents a potential zoonotic hazard, therefore determining the prevalence of Chlamydia in pig populations is critical. In the present study 97 pig herds from Poland were involved. To determine the prevalence of Chlamydia PCR and CFT tests were used. In total 797 vaginal samples, 797 conjunctival samples, and 235 serum samples were collected and tested. The study took place from 2011 to 2014. We found Chlamydia spp. present in 71·2% of all tested farms. The percentage of animals testing positive on any given farm varied from 20% to 100%.
- Subjects :
- 0301 basic medicine
Veterinary medicine
Swine
040301 veterinary sciences
Epidemiology
Chlamydiae
urologic and male genital diseases
Serology
0403 veterinary science
03 medical and health sciences
Chlamydia PCR
Prevalence
medicine
Animals
Chlamydia
Economic consequences
Subclinical infection
Swine Diseases
biology
04 agricultural and veterinary sciences
Chlamydia Infections
biology.organism_classification
Serum samples
medicine.disease
Original Papers
female genital diseases and pregnancy complications
030104 developmental biology
Infectious Diseases
Herd
Female
Poland
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 14694409 and 09502688
- Volume :
- 144
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Epidemiology and Infection
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....13381dae5eaa5a55288f1a444800102b