Occurrence of Campylobacter Jejuni and Giardia Species in Muskrat (Ondatra Zibethica)

Overview

Journal Appl Environ Microbiol

Specialties Environmental Health
Microbiology

Date 1985 Jul 1

PMID 3896141

Citations 6

Authors

R E Pacha

G W Clark

E A Williams

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Abstract

A total of 189 muskrat fecal samples were surveyed for Campylobacter and Giardia species. Campylobacter jejuni was recovered from 47.5% of these samples, and Giardia species were detected in 82.5%. These findings indicate that muskrat may be of importance to the health both of humans and of domestic animals.

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