The carriage of Streptococcus suis type 2 by pigs in Papua New Guinea
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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 71-78 |
| Journal / Publication | Epidemiology and Infection |
| Volume | 110 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
An indirect fluorescent antibody test was used to detect the presence of Streptococcus suis type 2 in nasal and pharyngeal swabs taken from pigs in Papua New Guinea. The rate of carriage for the two sites in domesticated indigenous village pigs was 0·5 and 2·5% respectively, compared to 39 and 43% for intensively reared pigs. These findings were supported by the results of a serological survey, using an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, in which 87% of intensively reared pigs but only 8% of village pigs were seropositive to S. suis type 2.
It is proposed that in intensive piggeries S. suis type 2 is continually cycled between pigs. In village pigs, the low population density and harsh environmental conditions prevents this cycle of infection.
It is proposed that in intensive piggeries S. suis type 2 is continually cycled between pigs. In village pigs, the low population density and harsh environmental conditions prevents this cycle of infection.
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The carriage of Streptococcus suis type 2 by pigs in Papua New Guinea. / Paterson, R. A.; Robertson, I. D.; Sanders, R. C. et al.
In: Epidemiology and Infection, Vol. 110, No. 1, 02.1993, p. 71-78.
In: Epidemiology and Infection, Vol. 110, No. 1, 02.1993, p. 71-78.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
