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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Main Authors: Wilson, D, Gabriel, E, Leatherbarrow, A, Cheesbrough, J, Gee, S, Bolton, E, Fox, A, Hart, C, Diggle, P, Fearnhead, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009