Publications by authors named "Mohamed Habib Jemli"
Serological and molecular survey of brucellosis and chlamydiosis in dromedary camels from Tunisia.
Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis
January 2024
The present sero-epidemiological survey was designed and conducted to scrutinize the current status of camel-related brucellosis and chlamydiosis in Tunisia. Whole blood and serum samples were collected from 470 dromedaries (Camelus dromedarius) from eight different Tunisian governorates. Serum samples were subjected to indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (iELISA).
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- - The study focused on detecting Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 in diarrheic camels in Tunisia, collecting 120 fecal samples between January 2018 and April 2019.
- - Out of 70 E. coli isolates, 4 (5.7%) were identified as STEC O157:H7, with key genes for virulence and antibiotic sensitivity tests revealing their resistance patterns.
- - This research marks the first finding of E. coli O157:H7 in camels in Tunisia, emphasizing the need for regular screening programs in food-producing animals to manage foodborne pathogens effectively.
Objectives: Resistance to extended-spectrum cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones and colistin is under constant scrutiny in food-producing animals worldwide. However, little is known about camels, which provide milk and meat for human consumption, and are attractions for tourists to ride in arid regions. This study assessed the role of camels as potential reservoirs of these resistance determinants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFQ fever, caused by Coxiella burnetii, is a zoonotic disease responsible of abortion in ruminants. Few studies have investigated the prevalence of this infection in camels (Camelus dromedarius). The present report aimed to highlight the epidemiological status and identify the risk factors associated with C.
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