Campylobacter jejuni

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Campylobacter jejuni is a Gram-negative, helical-shaped, motile, microaerophilic, pathogenic bacterium in the genus Campylobacter. It is commonly found in the intestinal tracts of poultry and other animals and is a major cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in humans worldwide. Infections, known as campylobacteriosis, is most often acquired through consumption of contaminated or undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, or contaminated water. C. jejuni has several characteristics that contribute to its ability to survive and colonize its hosts. Its flagella allow it to move though intestinal mucus and interact with host cells, while various virulence factors contribute to adherence, invasion, and disease development. The bacterium also possesses metabolic and genetic feature that support its survival under different environmental and host conditions. In humans, C. jejuni infections primarily causes intestinal inflammation and symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. Although...

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