Urban environmental drivers of eukaryotic microbiota and parasite prevalence in domestic pigeon faeces: a metabarcoding-based public health risk assessment in Seoul, South Korea
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Key Points
Eimeria prevalence was notably linked to urban environments with higher housing density and parks.
Metabarcoding identified key pathogens like Eimeria and Isospora in pigeon faeces.
Assessment of urban factors indicated significant influence on parasite diversity in pigeons.
Public health interventions are needed to mitigate zoonotic disease transmission from feral pigeons.
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Implication
Analysis shows increased Eimeria prevalence in urban environments, highlighting public health risks from zoonotic pathogens in feral pigeons.