Genomic Characterisation of Campylobacter jejuni Isolates Recovered During Commercial Broiler Production.

ABSTRACT: Background: Campylobacter is commonly transmitted to humans from chickens. Campylobacter jejuni is the species most frequently associated with human illness, and the most prevalent species recovered from poultry. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyse a sub-population of C. jejuni from two broiler flocks on the farm and at slaughter using whole-genome sequencing to gain insights into the changes in the Campylobacter population during broiler production, including changes in virulence and antimicrobial resistance profiles. Methods: In this study, ten composite faecal samples (n=10), obtained by pooling ten fresh faecal samples (n=10), were collected in the broiler house on two farms on days 14, 21, 28, and 34 (

SUBMITTER: Truccollo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8552067 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature