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Virulence characterization of <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> isolated from resident wild birds in Tokachi area, Japan
1 Jan 2015
Abstract excerpt
The prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni in wild birds is a potential hazard for human and animal health. The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of C. jejuni in wild birds in Tokachi area, Hokkaido, Japan and investigate their virulence in vitro. In total, 173 cloacal swabs from individual wild birds were collected for the detection of Campylobacter spp. Thirty four samples (19.7%) were positive for...
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