The evolution of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli

• Published in: Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in biology Vol. 7; no. 8; p. a018119
• Main Authors: Sheppard, Samuel K, Maiden, Martin C J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press 01.08.2015
• Subjects: Adaptation, Physiological - genetics; Campylobacter coli - genetics; Campylobacter coli - physiology; Campylobacter jejuni - genetics; Campylobacter jejuni - physiology; Evolution, Molecular; PERSPECTIVES; Recombination, Genetic

The global significance of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli as gastrointestinal human pathogens has motivated numerous studies to characterize their population biology and evolution. These bacteria are a common component of the intestinal microbiota of numerous bird and mammal species and...