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Genomic and phenotypic characteristics of Swedish C. jejuni water isolates.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Nilsson Anna, Johansson Cecilia, Skarp Astrid, Kaden René, Engstrand Lars, Rautelin Hilpi
Abstract excerpt
Campylobacter jejuni is the most common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis. Major reservoirs are warm-blooded animals, poultry in particular, but Campylobacter can also be transmitted via water. In this paper, we have taken a closer look at the biology and potential virulence of C. jejuni water isolates. Seven C. jejuni isolates from incoming surface water at water plants in Sweden were characterized with whole...
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