Potential Role of Migratory Quail in Spreading of Some Zoonotic Pathogens in Egypt

Ahmed I. Youssef; Dalia H. Mansour

doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2014.203.210

Article Details

Potential Role of Migratory Quail in Spreading of Some Zoonotic Pathogens in Egypt

Authors:

Ahmed I. Youssef | Dalia H. Mansour

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.9 Issue 4, pp.203-210

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001396429

pISSN:

1557-4563

DOI:

10.3844/ajavsp.2014.203.210

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Abstract:

 This study aimed to illustrate the potential role of wild migratory quails in the epidemiology of some zoonotic pathogens in Egypt. Ninety four apparently healthy migratory quails were collected from public markets after being trapped during hunting season from the North Sinai. Oral, cloaca and organs (liver, lung and heart) swabs were collected for bacteriological and viral examination. Bacteriological examination revealed high percentage of lactose fermenter bacteria (48.9%) including E. coli spp. (37.2%) and Salmonella spp. (24.4%). Three out of 12 (25%) of Salmonella spp. Isolates were S. enterica subspecies typhimurium. Other bacteria isolation rate was differed such as Staphylococcusaureus spp. (19.1%), Proteus spp. (7.4%), Listeria spp. (4.2%) and Klepsila spp. (3.1%). E. coli spp. and Salmonella spp. isolates were further examined by API20and PCR techniques. Antibiogram testing against 32 E. coli spp. and 12 Salmonella spp. isolates, revealed multi-drug resistance pattern and high sensitivity to enrofloxacin, nitrofuranation and ofloxacine. Parasitological examination revealed that 35 (37.2%) quails were infected with chewing lice (Phithiraptera spp.). Intestinal infection with Heterakis spp. and/or Ascarida spp. Was detected in 27 (28.7%) quails. All quails were negative for avian influenza virus by direct detection by Rt-PCR for oral and cloaca swabs followed by inoculation in embryonated chicken eggs. In conclusion, the migratory quails might play a potential role in dispersion of zoonosis in Egypt.

Article Details

Potential Role of Migratory Quail in Spreading of Some Zoonotic Pathogens in Egypt

Authors:

Ahmed I. Youssef | Dalia H. Mansour

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.9 Issue 4, pp.203-210

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001396429

pISSN:

1557-4563

DOI:

10.3844/ajavsp.2014.203.210

Quails

Migratory Birds

Bacteria

Parasites

Viruses

Zoonosis

Issues

Article Details

Potential Role of Migratory Quail in Spreading of Some Zoonotic Pathogens in Egypt

Authors: Ahmed I. Youssef | Dalia H. Mansour

Publisher: Science Publications

Journal: American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.9 Issue 4, pp.203-210

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2014

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001396429

pISSN: 1557-4563

DOI: 10.3844/ajavsp.2014.203.210

Quails

Migratory Birds

Bacteria

Parasites

Viruses

Zoonosis

Issues

Authors:

Ahmed I. Youssef | Dalia H. Mansour

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol.9 Issue 4, pp.203-210

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001396429

pISSN:

1557-4563

DOI:

10.3844/ajavsp.2014.203.210