Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotypes isolated for the first time in feral cats: The impact on public health

• DOI: 10.1016/j.cimid.2022.101792
• Publication Date: 2022-03-08T17:52:21Z
• Authors: Inmaculada Rosario; María Isabel Calc...; Eligia Rodríguez-...; Soraya Déniz; Fernando Real; Santiago Vega; Clara Marin; Daniel Padilla; José L. Martín; Begoña Acosta-Her...
• Keywords: Salmonella enterica; Carriage; Zoonosis

Stray cat populations can represent a significant threat of the transmission zoonotic diseases such as salmonellosis. The objective this study was to assess Salmonella carriage by free-living cats in Gran Canaria island and serovars involved, order inform those responsible for colonies about possible risk factors. One hundred rectal swabs feral were taken. strains serotyped accordance with Kauffman-White-Le-Minor technique. Of total 100 animals under study, 19% found be positive spp. This is first report that described S. Nima, Bredeney, Grancanaria Kottbus cats. present demonstrates may source spread different serovars. It has been reported there certain correlation between isolates from pets wild animals. Further studies are needed other animal species environmental sources make correlation.