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Pigeons as overlooked vectors: investigating Campylobacter carriage across different management systems.
BMC veterinary research - 30 Apr 2026
Kobuszewska Aleksandra, Przyborowska Paulina, Wysok Beata
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Campylobacter spp. are among the leading bacterial pathogens responsible for foodborne illness worldwide, yet the role of pigeons as reservoirs remains insufficiently investigated compared with poultry and livestock. RESULTS: In this study, we examined 450 pigeons from three distinct groups-backyard, racing, and ornamental flocks-to assess the prevalence, virulence gene repertoire, genotypic...
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