Outbreak of Esophagitis and Ingluvitis Caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in Passeriform Birds of the Genus <i>Sporophila</i> Seized from Wildlife Trafficking
The occurrence of esophagitis and ingluvitis caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in passerines seized from illegal wildlife trafficking is described. This illegal activity causes stress and leads to lowered immunity in the birds. Additionally, inadequate hygiene conditions predispose...
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| author | Karoline L. Soares Ricardo B. Lucena Ewerton S. Lima Millena de O. Firmino Lilian R. C. Eloy Raquel Annes F. Silva Mônica S. Sousa Isabelle V. Sousa Weslley Drayton Q. Silva Artur Cezar de C. Fernandes Eduardo M. Ramos-Sanchez |
| author_facet | Karoline L. Soares Ricardo B. Lucena Ewerton S. Lima Millena de O. Firmino Lilian R. C. Eloy Raquel Annes F. Silva Mônica S. Sousa Isabelle V. Sousa Weslley Drayton Q. Silva Artur Cezar de C. Fernandes Eduardo M. Ramos-Sanchez |
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| description | The occurrence of esophagitis and ingluvitis caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in passerines seized from illegal wildlife trafficking is described. This illegal activity causes stress and leads to lowered immunity in the birds. Additionally, inadequate hygiene conditions predispose the birds to diseases such as salmonellosis. Few studies report the occurrence of <i>Salmonella</i>-induced lesions in the esophagus and crop of passerines; therefore, this study aimed to describe the disease in birds of the genus <i>Sporophila</i>, as well as to investigate the presence of the bacterium in the environment and determine the antimicrobial resistance profile of the isolated bacteria. Three birds of the genus <i>Sporophila</i> were necropsied. In the esophagus and crop, yellowish plaques corresponding to necrosis with bacterial aggregates were observed. <i>Salmonella</i> spp. was isolated from these lesions, with genus confirmation via MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Environmental samples were collected from the enclosures and cages where the animals were quarantined, and the same bacterium was isolated. In two birds, the serotype S. Typhimurium was identified. Antibiograms performed on the strains from the birds and the environment revealed resistance to antibiotics in the classes of penicillins, sulfonamides, aminoglycosides, monobactams, tetracyclines, and first and third-generation cephalosporins. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of this agent causing death in <i>Sporophila</i> due to esophagitis and ingluvitis. It is also the first report of salmonellosis in three species of passerines in Brazil. The study underscores the importance of understanding the pathogens circulating in wild animals, especially within the context of One Health. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eeaeb860e1a3447e813dd57afe7a3df82025-08-20T02:27:42ZengMDPI AGVeterinary Sciences2306-73812024-11-01111158210.3390/vetsci11110582Outbreak of Esophagitis and Ingluvitis Caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in Passeriform Birds of the Genus <i>Sporophila</i> Seized from Wildlife TraffickingKaroline L. Soares0Ricardo B. Lucena1Ewerton S. Lima2Millena de O. Firmino3Lilian R. C. Eloy4Raquel Annes F. Silva5Mônica S. Sousa6Isabelle V. Sousa7Weslley Drayton Q. Silva8Artur Cezar de C. Fernandes9Eduardo M. Ramos-Sanchez10Graduate Program in Animal Science, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Rodovia 12, Areia 58397-000, Paraiba, BrazilGraduate Program in Animal Science, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Rodovia 12, Areia 58397-000, Paraiba, BrazilGraduate Program in Animal Science, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Rodovia 12, Areia 58397-000, Paraiba, BrazilProductive Unit Coordination, Instituto Federal do Sertão Pernambucano, Campus Floresta, Floresta 56400-000, Pernambuco, BrazilGraduate Program in Animal Science, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Rodovia 12, Areia 58397-000, Paraiba, BrazilGraduate Program in Animal Health and Science, Center for Rural Health and Technology, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Avenida Universitária, s/n Bairro Santa Cecília, Patos 58708-110, Paraiba, BrazilGraduate Program in Animal Science, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Rodovia 12, Areia 58397-000, Paraiba, BrazilGraduate Program in Animal Health and Science, Center for Rural Health and Technology, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Avenida Universitária, s/n Bairro Santa Cecília, Patos 58708-110, Paraiba, BrazilVeterinary Medicine Course, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Rodovia 12, Areia 58397-000, Paraiba, BrazilGraduate Program in Animal Science, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Rodovia 12, Areia 58397-000, Paraiba, BrazilFacultad de Medicina (FAMED), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza de Amazonas (UNTRM), Chachapoyas 01001, Amazonas, PeruThe occurrence of esophagitis and ingluvitis caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in passerines seized from illegal wildlife trafficking is described. This illegal activity causes stress and leads to lowered immunity in the birds. Additionally, inadequate hygiene conditions predispose the birds to diseases such as salmonellosis. Few studies report the occurrence of <i>Salmonella</i>-induced lesions in the esophagus and crop of passerines; therefore, this study aimed to describe the disease in birds of the genus <i>Sporophila</i>, as well as to investigate the presence of the bacterium in the environment and determine the antimicrobial resistance profile of the isolated bacteria. Three birds of the genus <i>Sporophila</i> were necropsied. In the esophagus and crop, yellowish plaques corresponding to necrosis with bacterial aggregates were observed. <i>Salmonella</i> spp. was isolated from these lesions, with genus confirmation via MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Environmental samples were collected from the enclosures and cages where the animals were quarantined, and the same bacterium was isolated. In two birds, the serotype S. Typhimurium was identified. Antibiograms performed on the strains from the birds and the environment revealed resistance to antibiotics in the classes of penicillins, sulfonamides, aminoglycosides, monobactams, tetracyclines, and first and third-generation cephalosporins. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of this agent causing death in <i>Sporophila</i> due to esophagitis and ingluvitis. It is also the first report of salmonellosis in three species of passerines in Brazil. The study underscores the importance of understanding the pathogens circulating in wild animals, especially within the context of One Health.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/11/582avian pathologyhistopatologymicrobiologyMALDI-TOF mass spectrometryserotypingOne Health |
| spellingShingle | Karoline L. Soares Ricardo B. Lucena Ewerton S. Lima Millena de O. Firmino Lilian R. C. Eloy Raquel Annes F. Silva Mônica S. Sousa Isabelle V. Sousa Weslley Drayton Q. Silva Artur Cezar de C. Fernandes Eduardo M. Ramos-Sanchez Outbreak of Esophagitis and Ingluvitis Caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in Passeriform Birds of the Genus <i>Sporophila</i> Seized from Wildlife Trafficking Veterinary Sciences avian pathology histopatology microbiology MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry serotyping One Health |
| title | Outbreak of Esophagitis and Ingluvitis Caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in Passeriform Birds of the Genus <i>Sporophila</i> Seized from Wildlife Trafficking |
| title_full | Outbreak of Esophagitis and Ingluvitis Caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in Passeriform Birds of the Genus <i>Sporophila</i> Seized from Wildlife Trafficking |
| title_fullStr | Outbreak of Esophagitis and Ingluvitis Caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in Passeriform Birds of the Genus <i>Sporophila</i> Seized from Wildlife Trafficking |
| title_full_unstemmed | Outbreak of Esophagitis and Ingluvitis Caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in Passeriform Birds of the Genus <i>Sporophila</i> Seized from Wildlife Trafficking |
| title_short | Outbreak of Esophagitis and Ingluvitis Caused by <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium in Passeriform Birds of the Genus <i>Sporophila</i> Seized from Wildlife Trafficking |
| title_sort | outbreak of esophagitis and ingluvitis caused by i salmonella i typhimurium in passeriform birds of the genus i sporophila i seized from wildlife trafficking |
| topic | avian pathology histopatology microbiology MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry serotyping One Health |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/11/582 |
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