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Molecular epidemiology of Campylobacter jejuni isolates from wild-bird fecal material in children's playgrounds.
Applied and environmental microbiology - 1 Feb 2009
French Nigel P, Midwinter Anne, Holland Barbara, Collins-Emerson Julie, Pattison Rebecca, Colles Frances, Carter Philip
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In many countries relatively high notification rates of campylobacteriosis are observed in children under 5 years of age. Few studies have considered the role that environmental exposure plays in the epidemiology of these cases. Wild birds inhabit parks and playgrounds and are recognized carriers of Campylobacter, and young children are at greater risk of ingesting infective material due to their frequent...
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