Better understanding the Campylobacter conundrum

By Amélie Garénaux

Subjects: Microbiology, Food Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING, Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter Infections, Genetics, Physiological Adaptation, Food Microbiology, Campylobacter infections

Description: "Campylobacter jejuni is a microaerophilic and thermophilic pathogen genetically close to Helicobacter pylori. It represents one of the most of concern emerging food pathogens, as it is one of the primary sources of human enteritis, in developed as well as in developing countries. It is also a source of rare but serious neuropathies. Interest in this bacterium has constantly been growing during the last decade, since many antibiotic resistant strains are emerging." "From what is known about Campylobacter jejuni genome, this book proposes to draw a parallel between on the one hand the different mechanisms and regulation pathways existing, and on the other hand stress resistance and virulence of this emerging food pathogen."--Jacket.