Plasmid content and pathogenicity of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli strains in the pregnant guinea pig model.

Authors :: Taylor DE
Bryner JH
Source :: American journal of veterinary research [Am J Vet Res] 1984 Oct; Vol. 45 (10), pp. 2201-2.
Publication Year :: 1984
Abstract: Strains of Campylobacter jejuni and C coli from human and animal sources were assessed for pathogenicity by their capability to produce abortions in pregnant guinea pigs. The pathogenicity rate varied from 7% to 87% for the C jejuni strains and from 0% to 53% for the C coli strains. Plasmid carriage was not found to correlate with pathogenicity as determined by ability of the strains to produce abortions in the pregnant guinea pig model.

Subjects :: Animals
Campylobacter drug effects
Campylobacter genetics
Campylobacter fetus drug effects
Campylobacter fetus genetics
DNA, Bacterial analysis
DNA, Circular analysis
Drug Resistance, Microbial
Female
Molecular Weight
Pregnancy
Tetracycline pharmacology
Abortion, Veterinary epidemiology
Campylobacter pathogenicity
Campylobacter fetus pathogenicity
Disease Models, Animal
Guinea Pigs
Plasmids

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