Rapid evolution and the importance of recombination to the gastroenteric pathogen Campylobacter jejuni.
Responsible for the majority of bacterial gastroenteritis in the developed world, Campylobacter jejuni is a pervasive pathogen of humans and animals, but its evolution is obscure. In this paper, we exploit contemporary genetic diversity and empirical evidence to piece together the evolutionary histo...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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