TY  - THES
TY  - BOOK
T1  - Systematic review on salmonellosis in exotic pets
A1  - Ridzuan Bahran,
LA  - English
UL  - http://discoverylib.upm.edu.my/discovery/Record/595441
AB  - Exotic pets are becoming increasingly popular to be kept in the general household worldwide. Similar to other common companion animals, exotic pets also have the potential to be clinically or non-clinically affected with Salmonella spp. To a certain significant degree, this carries a burden towards public health concern due to the ability possessed by some Salmonella spp. to crossover between humans and animals. However, there are still insufficient studies that systematically review on the frequency of occurrence and the link between exotic pets and salmonellosis. Hence this study performed a systematic literature review on a considerable amount of past 10 years of retrievable literature to analyze the status of salmonellosis in· exotic pets. Primarily, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statement was adopted as the review protocol. In total, 15 articles from two main journal databases, namely SCOPUS and Science Direct were reviewed after following through a meticulous systematic searching strategy. Based on thematic analysis, this review managed to formulate five main themes namely Salmonella occurrences, prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, prevalence factors and zoonotic occurrences. The most commonly observed and studied species of Salmonella was Salmonella enterica on various species of exotic companion animals, mainly reptiles, birds, and rabbits each with distinctive serovars. Majority of the reviewed articles were studies on reptiles such as snakes, turtles, and lizards, which may be explained by their natural carrier status. Some zoonotic occurrences were also managed to be captured in this review. Hence, this indubitably signifies the importance of recognising the presence and impact of Salmonella spp. in our environment and in both human and animal health. Last but not least, a more thorough investigation shall be warranted in the future to guarantee a better understanding and safer living environment for pets and pet owners.
CN  - FPV 2021 43
ER  -