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Data for: Occurrence, Risk Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance of Campylobacter from Poultry and Humans in Central Ethiopia: A One Health Approach

Campylobacter in Poultry and Human in Central Ethiopia: A One Health Approach
https://doi.org/10.5878/bstc-9153
This study aimed to contribute to the possible reduced spread of Campylobacter in poultry, humans, and the environment in central Ethiopia. This was done by identifying the key risk factors, including poor farm management, biosecurity gaps and inadequate hygiene practices and farm worker awareness using a One Health approach to highlight areas where interventions can reduce transmission. The One Health concept emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. This study aims to address health risks holistically. Campylobacter isolated from poultry, humans and the environment were identified and subtyped. Additionally, the study evaluated the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles of the identified Campylobacter species. Antimicrobial resistance of the isolated Campylobacter spp. was analyzed against nine different antibiotics from five antibiotic classes: quinolones (nalidixic acid, ciprofloxacin, and norfloxacin), macrolides (erythromycin), aminoglycosides (streptomycin and gentamicin), phenicols (chloramphenicol), and tetracyclines (tetracycline and oxytetracycline). The data file contains 46 rows (Campylobacter spp.) and 15 columns, with the data explained in the documentation file 'Readme_AMR_Result.' Poultry farm workers were interviewed using a structured questionnaire to gather information about farm practices related to Campylobacter risk factors, consumption habits, hygiene practices, and awareness of Campylobacter as a zoonosis and the One Health concept. The data file contains 122 rows (respondents) and 37 columns (survey questions), along with three columns detailing the microbiological results for each isolate. The data is explained in the documentation file 'Readme_questionnaire_results.
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Data files

  • AMR_Campylobacter_Result.tsv
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  • Campy_Epidemiological_Data_Result.tsv
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Documentation files

  • Readme_AMR_Result.pdf
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  • Readme_questionnaire_results.pdf
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  • SLU.hbio.2025.4.2.IÄ-3

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No

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Method and outcome

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The study involved 122 poultry farms, from which a total of 366 samples were collected: 122 chicken samples, 122 human samples, and 122 environmental samples from the poultry house floor.

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Description of sampling:

This cross-sectional study was conducted in three districts in central Ethiopia: Debre Berhan, Basona Worena, and Siyadebrina Wayu, selected for their high concentration of poultry farms. A list of farms was obtained from the local Agricultural Offices, and a local veterinary professional assisted in farm selection. Farms were selected based on accessibility and willingness to participate. The sample size was calculated with an expected prevalence of 50%, 95% confidence, 5% precision, and a design effect of 1.0. The Agricultural Office reported 159 poultry farms in the area, which was used for the finite population correction. sample were For each farm, three samples were collected: one chicken sample (randomly selected), one human sample (selected by lottery if multiple humans were present), and environmental samples from all poultry house floor compartments. In total, 366 samples were collected, representing animal, human, and environmental health within a One Health approach. Epidemiological data from 122 poultry farms were collected using a questionnaire to assess Campylobacter infection risks and respondents' zoonotic disease awareness.

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38

Number of individuals/​objects:

122

Response rate/​participation rate:

100%

Description of the response rate/​participation rate:

All poultry farm workers we selected participated in the study.

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Data collection Observation

Mode of collection:

Observation

Description of the mode of collection:

A total of 366 samples were collected from 122 poultry farms: 122 human stool samples (self-collected), 122 cloacal swabs (using sterile cotton swabs gently inserted into the poultry's cloaca), and 122 poultry house floor samples.

Time period(s) for data collection:

2021-03-16 - 2022-03-02

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  • Biological samples

Data collection Interview

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Interview

Description of the mode of collection:

Epidemiological data was collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire designed to assess potential risk factors associated with Campylobacter infection and its transmission. The questionnaire also evaluated farm practices related to Campylobacter risk factors, consumption habits, occupation, hygiene practices, and poultry farm workers' awareness of Campylobacter as a zoonosis and the One Health concept.

Time period(s) for data collection:

2021-03-16 - 2022-03-02

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  • Biological samples

Geographic coverage

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Debre Berhan town and its surrounding districts (Basona Worena and Siyadebrina Wayu)

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Department of Animal Biosciences

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- IOB/LB/2016/2024

Institute of Biotechnology Institutional Review Board, Addis Ababa University

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Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2025:

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