TY  - JOUR
T1  - Occurrence of <I>Salmonella</I> Species In Raw Chicken Livers Purchased From Retail Shops In Gaborone, Botswana
AU - , T.L. Kapondorah AU - , T.K. Sebunya 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 6
IS  - 1
SP  - 87
EP  - 89
PY  - 2007
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2007.87.89
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2007.87.89
KW  - Poultry livers
KW  -Salmonella typhimurium
KW  -HIV
AB  - In this study, we investigated the occurrence of <I>Salmonella </I>species in chicken lives sold in supermarkets and butcheries in Gaborone, Botswana.One hundred and fourteen livers were cultured for <I>Salmonella</I> and the isolates were identified biochemically and serologically.  Overall, 35% (40/114) of the livers were positive for <I>Salmonella typhimurium</I> as the sore serovar identified.  This <I>Salmonella </I>serotype has commonly been implicated as a cause of foodborne infections which can be severe in individuals that are immunocompromised such as those with HIV/AIDS.  We conclude that there is a need to institute/enforce guidelines and laws to ensure hygienic practices in the production, slaughtering, processing and storage of poultry products in Botswana.
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