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