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Age-related presence and genetic diversity of Campylobacter spp. in young and adult yellow-legged gulls (Larus michahellis) in Croatia.
Environmental microbiology reports - 1 Oct 2024
Ječmenica Biljana, Duvnjak Sanja, Humski Andrea, Taylor Louie Thomas, Kralj Jelena, Krstulović Fani, Amšel Zelenika Tajana, Mašović Viktor, Jurinović Luka
Abstract excerpt
The epidemiology of Campylobacter species in wild birds is still poorly understood. This study describes the occurrence and genetic diversity of Campylobacter in adult and nestlings of yellow-legged gulls, highlighting differences between breeding locations. The gulls were captured in Croatia between 2021 and 2023. A cloacal swab was taken from each individual and tested for the presence of Campylobacter....
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