Dynamics of Campylobacter colonization of a natural host, Sturnus vulgaris (European starling).

Wild European Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) shed Campylobacter at high rates, suggesting that they may be a source of human and farm animal infection. A survey of Campylobacter shedding of 957 wild starlings was undertaken by culture of faecal specimens and genetic analysis of the campylobacters isol...

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Main Authors: Colles, F, McCarthy, N, Howe, J, Devereux, C, Gosler, A, Maiden, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009