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. 2017 Jun 30;53(2):111-120.
doi: 10.12834/VetIt.904.4615.2. Epub 2017 Mar 3.

Campylobacter infections, a significant issue of veterinary urban hygiene: dog‑related risk factors

Filomena Iannino  1 , Guido Di Donato, Enzo Ruggieri, Stefania Salucci, Fabrizio De Massis, Elisabetta Di Giannatale
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Campylobacter infections, a significant issue of veterinary urban hygiene: dog‑related risk factors

Filomena Iannino et al. Vet Ital. .
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Abstract

Campylobacter spp. are ubiquitous bacteria and campylobacteriosis is the most frequently reported zoonotic disease in humans in Europe, since 2005. Handling or consuming contaminated/undercooked meat (especially poultry) are the most important sources of human campylobacteriosis. However, in recent years, the role of dogs as a source of infection for humans has been amply demonstrated. Approximately 6% of human campylobacteriosis cases are due to contact with pets. This review analyses the current literature related to risk factors at the dog-human interface.

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