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Yersinia enterocolitica strains isolated from beavers (Castor fiber)

A Platt-Samoraj, K Syczyło, A Bancerz-Kisiel

    Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences
    |July 15, 2015
    PubMed

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    Yersinia enterocolitica was detected in 16.7% of beaver samples. Beavers may act as reservoirs and vectors for this bacterium, potentially contaminating water sources.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Microbiology
    • Zoonotic Disease Research
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Yersinia enterocolitica is a significant foodborne pathogen.
    • Understanding reservoirs of Y. enterocolitica is crucial for public health.
    • Beavers inhabit aquatic environments, increasing potential for pathogen transmission.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica in beavers.
    • To determine if beavers can serve as a reservoir for Y. enterocolitica.
    • To assess the potential role of beavers in water contamination.

    Main Methods:

    • Bacteriological examination of pseudocloacal swabs and palatine tonsils from 24 beavers.
    • Serotyping and biotyping of isolated strains.
    • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and sequencing for confirmation.

    Main Results:

    • Yersinia enterocolitica was identified in 4 out of 24 beavers (16.7%).
    • All confirmed Y. enterocolitica strains belonged to biotype 1A.
    • Positive samples were obtained from both pseudocloacal swabs and palatine tonsils.

    Conclusions:

    • Beavers can harbor Yersinia enterocolitica.
    • Beavers may act as a reservoir and vector for Y. enterocolitica transmission.
    • Beaver populations could be a significant factor in water contamination with Y. enterocolitica.

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