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Molecular investigation on Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enteritidis in table eggs and diarrheic patients

Research Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a widely distributed zoonotic foodborne pathogen capable of surviving under harsh environmental conditions, including low pH and high salt concentrations. Eggs and egg products represent one of the most common sources of human salmonellosis, primarily caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis (S. enteritidis). Accordingly, the present study was conducted to perform a molecular investigation of L. monocytogenes and S. enteritidis in table eggs and stool samples obtained from diarrheic patients. A total of 58 pooled samples of fresh hen’s eggs, along with 34 stool samples, were collected and subjected to DNA extraction followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis. The results revealed the presence of L. monocytogenes and S. enteritidis DNA in 55.2% and 50% of the examined egg samples, respectively. A higher prevalence of L. monocytogenes was detected on eggshells compared to egg contents. Variations in infection rates were observed based on gender and age; L. monocytogenes infections were more frequently identified in males and younger individuals, whereas S. enteritidis infections were more common among females and older children. Gastrointestinal symptoms were associated with both infections, with abdominal pain being particularly prevalent in patients infected with S. enteritidis. In conclusion, the findings of this study highlight the potential zoonotic risk posed to consumers and underscore the urgent need for implementing effective control programs in laying hen farms. 

Research Authors
Asmaa A. Rayan1, Reem M. Alsaadawy2 & Marwa G. Abd El Kader3
Research Date
Research Department
Research File
Research Journal
Scientific Reports
Research Member
Research Pages
26177
Research Publisher
Nature Publishing Group UK
Research Rank
Q1
Research Vol
16
Research Website
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-66486-1
Research Year
2026

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الاستاذ الدكتور/ ايناس احمد عبد الحافظ عميد الكلية

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ا.د/ محمد إبراهيم الشري

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ووالد ا.د/ تيمور محمد إبراهيم الشرى الأستاذ ورئيس قسم التوليد والتناسل والتلقيح الاصطناعي ووالد ا.م.د / شيم محمد إبراهيم الشرى الأستاذ المساعد  بقسم طب الطيور والأرانب

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وغفر له واسكنه فسيح جناته والهم أهله الصبر والسل

Professor Doaa Mohamed Mokhtar, Professor of Cell and Tissue Medicine, and Dr. Mohamed Ramadan Farghaly, Lecturer in the Department of Animal Health and Environmental Health, have been included in Stanford University's ranking of the top 2% of most influe

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عميد الكلية 

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 ا.د/ دعاء محمد مختار استاذ الخلية والأنسجة

د/ محمد رمضان فرغلي المدرس بقسم صحة الحيوان والصحة البيئية

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Impact of urea as a protein substitute in growing camel rations on performance, nitrogen balance, blood metabolites, immune status, and rumen fermentation

Research Abstract
Background
Urea, a non-protein nitrogen, is a widely used, affordable, and readily available protein supplement.
Aim
This study aimed to investigate the effect of urea as a protein substitute in growing camel rations on performance, digestion, nitrogen balance, blood metabolites, antioxidant status, immunity, inflammatory markers, and rumen fermentation, and to identify its ideal inclusion level.
Methods
Twenty Dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) with one hump, originally from Egypt, aged around 30 months, averaging 305.25 ± 2.15 kg in body weight, were randomly allocated to four treatments with 5 animals in each group. The crude protein of the camel diets was substituted with urea as follows: 0 (0% urea, T1), 33% (1.4% urea, T2), 50% (2.1% urea, T3), and 66% (2.8% urea, T4).
Results
Weight gain and feed conversion were significantly improved (p < 0.05) in camels fed with 33% urea substitution …
Research Authors
Heba A Nasr, Ghada SE Abdel-Raheem, Abdelbaset Ahmed, Walaa MS Gomaa
Research Date
Research Journal
Open Veterinary Journal
Research Pages
5912
Research Publisher
Eldaghayes Publisher
Research Vol
15
Research Year
2025
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