Étude descriptive de la consommation et de la contamination bactérienne de gibier en zone urbaine au Gabon

摘要: Meat poses some risks to human health and meat-borne diseases constitute a high burden worldwide. In central Africa, bushmeat is commonly consumed in the urban setting. A lack of information on consumption contamination limits evaluation linked bushmeat. cross-sectional survey was conducted among 205 households Port-Gentil (Gabon) quantify relative levels different meat types explore certain determinants consumption. separate study aimed determine prevalence Campylobacter, Salmonella Shigella within sold markets Port-Gentil. Based three-day recall period, 86% household poultry compared 84% for fish, 44% beef, 25% pork 24% Bushmeat more important Sundays monthly income households. Most acquired as whole carcasses without formal conservation methods, but all boiled prior One detected one 128 samples, whereas no Campylobacter or were detected. This provides useful help better understand risk factors associated with Gabon. Further studies bacterial meat, including carcasses, are required potential specific pathogens.