Public Health Risk of Foodborne Pathogens in Edible African Land Snails, Cameroon

Public Health Risk of Foodborne Pathogens in Edible African Land Snails, Cameroon

In tropical countries, land snails are an important food source; however, foodborne disease risks are poorly quantified. We detected Campylobacter spp., Yersinia spp., Listeria spp., Salmonella spp., or Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli in 57%–86% of snails in Cameroon. Snail meat is a likely vector...

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Main Authors: Mary Nkongho Tanyitiku, Graeme Nicholas, Igor C. Njombissie Petcheu, Jon J. Sullivan, Stephen L.W. On
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
African land snails
natural habitats
foodborne pathogens
potential health risks
Cameroon
Campylobacter spp.
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/8/22-0722_article

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