From: Faeco-prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni in urban wild birds and pets in New Zealand
Species | n | Campylobacter positive | C. jejuni positive |
---|---|---|---|
(%; 95% CI) | (%; 95% CI) | ||
Overall - urban wild birds | 1,768 | 33 (19-51) | 19 (17-21) |
Ducks | 906 (n = 12 per site)* | 29 (26-32) | 20 (18-23) |
Starlings | 835 (n = 12 per site)* | 41 (38-45) | 18 (16-21) |
Geese | 23 (n = 5 per month)§ | 9 (11-29) | 9 (11-29) |
Pied stilt | 2Ï’ | 50 (1-98) | 0 (0-91) |
Swan | 2Ï’ | 50 (1-98) | 0 (0-91) |
Overall - pets | 580 | 17 (14-20) | 7 (5-9) |
Dogs | 498 (n = 3 per site)¥ | 13 (10-16) | 5 (4-8) |
Cats | 82 | 9 (4-17) | 7 (3-15) |