Anthropogenic landscapes increase < i > Campylobacter jejuni < /i > infections in urbanizing banded mongoose ( < i > Mungos mungo < /i > ): A one health approach

ConclusionsThese results suggest that landscape features may have important influences onCampylobacter species exposure and transmission dynamics in wildlife. In particular, data suggest that human-modified landscapes may increase C.jejuni infection, a primarily human pathogen, in banded mongooses. Pathogen circulation and transmission in urbanizing wildlife reservoirs may increase human vulnerability to infection, findings that may have critical implications for both public and animal health in regions where people live in close proximity to wildlife.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research