Molecular survey reveals high pathogen frequency in wild boars, indicating potential risks for domestic animals and humans.
Key Points
Infection with at least one pathogen occurred in 62.8% of wild boars examined, highlighting considerable co-occurrence risks.
Among sampled lung samples, 41.9% tested positive for M. hyopneumoniae and 28.9% for G. parasuis, showing significant pathogen presence.
Analysis of lung samples provides insights into bacterial agents associated with porcine respiratory disease complex.
This study underscores the need for continued surveillance of wild boar populations due to potential pathogen transmission to humans and domestic livestock.
Cite This Study
Czyżewska‐Dors et al. (2025) studied this question.