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Campylobacter jejuni

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Introduction

Classification

Taxonomy

  • Family: Spirillaceae.
  • Genus:Campylobacter.
  • Species:jejuni.
  • Used to be placed in the genusVibrio

Etymology

  • Gk:campylo- curved;bacter- rod;jejuni- of the jejunum.

Distribution

  • Worldwide.

Significance

  • Intestinal tract commensal in poultry, dogs, cats, sheep, cats, monkeys, goats, rabbits and cattle.
  • Causes abortion in sheep, and enteritis in dogs, cats, other animals and man.
  • Causes avian vibrionic hepatitis.
  • Cause of food poisoning in humans.

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Clinical Effects

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Diagnosis

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers