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Identification of Rare Bacterial Pathogens by 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS
Published on: July 11, 2016
Pathogenic aerobic bacteria and fungi isolated from stray dogs in Trinidad
1School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinité et Tobago.
Revue D'Elevage Et De Medecine Veterinaire Des Pays Tropicaux
|January 1, 1994
Abstract:
The occurrence of pathogenic aerobic bacteria and fungi in 100 stray dogs was investigated. The most commonly isolated pathogens were Staphylococcus aureus, S. intermedius and Malassezia pachydermatis. No zoonotic pathogen was isolated. It is suggested that stray dogs may not maintain or transmit the pathogens.
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Pathogenic bacteria and fungi were studied in stray dogs. The common pathogens found were Staphylococcus aureus, S. intermedius, and Malassezia pachydermatis, but no zoonotic risks were identified.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Animal Health
Background:
- Stray dog populations can harbor various microorganisms.
- Understanding the microbial load in stray animals is crucial for public health.
- Pathogenic bacteria and fungi pose potential risks to animal and human health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of pathogenic aerobic bacteria and fungi in stray dogs.
- To identify specific microbial species commonly found in this animal population.
- To assess the potential for disease transmission from stray dogs.
Main Methods:
- Sampling of 100 stray dogs.
- Isolation and identification of aerobic bacteria and fungi.
- Microbiological culture and analysis techniques.
Main Results:
- The most frequently isolated bacterial pathogens included Staphylococcus aureus and S. intermedius.
- Malassezia pachydermatis was the most common fungal isolate.
- No zoonotic pathogens were detected in the surveyed stray dog population.
Conclusions:
- Stray dogs in this study did not carry zoonotic pathogens.
- The identified common pathogens (S. aureus, S. intermedius, M. pachydermatis) may not be significantly maintained or transmitted by stray dogs.
- Further research is needed to confirm the role of stray dogs in pathogen dynamics.
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