Public Health Risk of Foodborne Pathogens in Edible African Land Snails, Cameroon
Mary Nkongho Tanyitiku, Graeme Nicholas, Igor Casimir Njombissie Petcheu, Jon J. Sullivan, Stephen L. W. On
Abstract
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 for enteric diseases in sub-Saharan Africa countries.
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Public healthEnvironmental healthGeographyBiologyVeterinary medicineMedicineNursingMollusks and Parasites StudiesAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactZoonotic diseases and public health