Detection of virulent thermophilic Campylobacter species in communal chickens

Campylobacter is a foodborne pathogen found in the gut of poultry and other animals, which thereby act as reservoirs for human infection. Campylobacter produces various virulence factors which contribute to the establishment of disease. The aim of this study was to detect virulence genes in Campylob...

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Main Authors: Marie E.A. Bissong, Collins N. Ateba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2019-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/4771