Environmental dynamics of Campylobacter jejuni genotypes circulating in Luxembourg: what is the role of wild birds?

ABSTRACT: Campylobacter jejuni is the leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide, but, unlike other foodborne pathogens, is not commonly reported as causing outbreaks. The population structure of the species is characterized by a high degree of genetic diversity, but the presence of stable clonally derived genotypes persisting in space and time, and potentially leading to diffuse outbreaks, has recently been identified. The spread of these recurring genotypes could be enhanced by wild birds, suspected to act as vectors for a wide range of microorganisms that can be transmissible to other animals or humans. This study assessed the genetic diversity of C. jejuni carriage in wild birds and surface waters to explore a potential link between these environments and the persistence

SUBMITTER: Hock L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10327502 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature