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Insights into Livestock-Related Microbial Concentrations in Air at Residential Level in a Livestock Dense Area.

ABSTRACT: Microbial air pollution from livestock farms has raised concerns regarding public health. Little is known about airborne livestock-related microbial levels in residential areas. We aimed to increase insights into this issue. Air measurements were performed in 2014 and 2015 at 61 residential sites in The Netherlands. Quantitative-PCR was used to assess DNA concentrations of selected bacteria (commensals: Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus spp.; a zoonotic pathogen: Campylobacter jejuni) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes ( tetW, mecA) in airborne dust. Mixed models were used to explore spatial associations (temporal adjusted) with livestock-related characteristics of the surroundings. DNA from commensals and AMR genes was detectable even at sites furthest away from farms (1200 m), albeit at lower levels. Concentrations, distinctly different between sites, were strongly associated with the density of farms in the surroundings especially with poultry and pigs. C. jejuni DNA was less prevalent (42% of samples positive). Presence of C. jejuni was solely associated with poultry (OR: 4.7 (95% CI: 1.7-14), high versus low poultry density). Residential exposure to livestock-related bacteria and AMR genes was demonstrated. Identified associations suggest contribution of livestock farms to microbial air pollution in general and attribution differences between farm types. This supports the plausibility of recent studies showing health effects in relation to residential proximity to farms.

SUBMITTER: de Rooij MMT

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6611074 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Insights into Livestock-Related Microbial Concentrations in Air at Residential Level in a Livestock Dense Area.

de Rooij Myrna M T MMT Hoek Gerard G Schmitt Heike H Janse Ingmar I Swart Arno A Maassen Catharina B M CBM Schalk Marjolijn M Heederik Dick J J DJJ Wouters Inge M IM

Environmental science & technology 20190513 13

Microbial air pollution from livestock farms has raised concerns regarding public health. Little is known about airborne livestock-related microbial levels in residential areas. We aimed to increase insights into this issue. Air measurements were performed in 2014 and 2015 at 61 residential sites in The Netherlands. Quantitative-PCR was used to assess DNA concentrations of selected bacteria (commensals: Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus spp.; a zoonotic pathogen: Campylobacter jejuni) and anti ...[more]

PMID: 31081619

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