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Comparison ofHelicobacterspp. in Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) with and without Gastritis
1 Jan 2005
Abstract excerpt
Chronic gastritis causes significant morbidity and mortality in captive cheetahs but is rare in wild cheetahs despite colonization by abundant spiral bacteria. This research aimed to identify the Helicobacter species that were associated with gastritis in captive cheetahs but are apparently commensal in wild cheetahs. Helicobacter species were characterized by PCR amplification and sequencing of the 16S rRNA,...
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