A Review of the Opportunistic Pathogen Citrobacter Freundii in Piglets Post Weaning : Public Health Importance

Abstract

The review study will describe clearly related research about Citrobacter freundii in piglet intestines which has been known to play a very important role in animal health and its effects on aspects of public health. Thus, the existence of Citrobacter freundii as a pathogenic opportunistic bacterium as a result of weaning plays an important role in the formation and maintenance of the intestinal microbiota which affects the health and growth performance of pigs in the future. The review discussed the presence of Citrobacter freundii in the intestines of healthy pigs and its presence during the weaning period. The review explains comprehensively related research findings regarding the cytotoxicity of Citrobacter freundii and its resistance to several antimicrobials and provide an overview of recent studies that could help facilitate the design of a new strategy for conducting further research on Citrobacter freundii in pig