Genomic diversity of <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> and <i>Campylobacter coli</i> isolates recovered from human and poultry in Australia and New Zealand, 2017 to 2019.

ABSTRACT: We used genomic and epidemiological data to assess and compare the population structure and origins of Campylobacter, a major foodborne pathogen, in two neighbouring countries with strong trade and cultural links, similar poultry production systems and frequent movement of people and food products. The most common sequence types (STs) differed between Australia and New Zealand, with many unique to each country. Over half of all STs were represented by a single isolate. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) genotypes were detected in 0.8% of all samples, with no MDR isolates detected in poultry. Quinolone and tetracycline resistant ST6964 was prevalent in New Zealand (10.6% of C. jejuni). Closely related isolates suggested some similar food sources or contacts. We have shown that there is

SUBMITTER: Cribb DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11893275 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature