Better understanding the Campylobacter conundrum
By: Amélie Garénaux ... [et al.].
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 151
ISBN-13: 9781616681098
Subjects: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING; Genetics; Campylobacter jejuni; Physiological Adaptation; Microbiology; Campylobacter Infections; Food Microbiology; Campylobacter infections; Food Science
Description: "Campylobacter jejuni is a microaerophilic and thermophilic pathogen genetically close to Helicobacter pylori. It represents one of the most of concern emerging food pathogens, as it is one of the primary sources of human enteritis, in developed as well as in developing countries. It is also a source of rare but serious neuropathies. Interest in this bacterium has constantly been growing during the last decade, since many antibiotic resistant strains are emerging." "From what is known about Campylobacter jejuni genome, this book proposes to draw a parallel between on the one hand the different mechanisms and regulation pathways existing, and on the other hand stress resistance and virulence of this emerging food pathogen."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [95]-133) and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Campylobacter jejuni and food safety; title: Campylobacter genomes: general and specific features; title: From environment to the host: stress resistance mechanisms and regulation pathways; title: Other strategies developed by Campylobacter to adapt to the environment.