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In this current study, Listeria spp. were isolated and identified from 100 samples taken from each of chicken carcasses (consumed in the garrison or slaughtered in abatoirs located in the region) and gastrointestinal contents. Listeria Selective Enrichment Broth and PALCAM Agar Base were used for the isolation of Listeria spp. from samples. The isolates were identified using biochemical tests and Microbact 12 L Listeria Identification Test Kit. Listeria spp. were isolated from 76 of 100 (76 %) carcass samples, identification of those indicated 24 (31,6 %) isolates as L. monocytogenes, 43 (56,6 %) as L. innocua, 4 (5,3 %) L. murrayi, 3 (3,9 %) L. grayi and 2 (2,6 %) L . welshimeri. Listeria spp. were isolated from 12 (12 %) samples taken from gastrointestinal tract. 5 (41,6 %) of those L. monocytogenes, 2 (16,7 %) L. murrayi, 2 (16,7 %) L. welshimeri, 2 (16,7 %) L. seeligeri, 1 (8,3 %) were L. innocua. Based on the findings of the current study, assurance of proper hygienic conditions along the food chain, from chicken house to slaughterpackaging plants, is essential because of the increased consumption of seen in poultry meat and fast-food

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