Table 3.
Prevalence of E. coli and Salmonella spp. in oral and cloacal swabs of pigeons.
Sources | Number of sample tested | Number of sample positive | Prevalence (%) |
---|---|---|---|
E. coli | |||
Oral swabs | 20 | 10 | 50 |
Cloacal swabs | 20 | 11 | 55 |
Overall | 40 | 21 | 52.5 |
Salmonella spp. | |||
Oral swabs | 20 | 6 | 30 |
Cloacal swabs | 20 | 5 | 25 |
Overall | 40 | 11 | 27.5 |
E. coli=Escherichia coli