Isolation and characterization of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni strains from Macaroni penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) in the Antarctic region

Broman, T., Bergstrom, S., On, S.L.W., Palmgren, H., McCafferty, D.J. , Sellin, M. and Olsen, B. (2000) Isolation and characterization of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni strains from Macaroni penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) in the Antarctic region. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 66(1), pp. 449-452. (doi: 10.1128/AEM.66.1.449-452.2000) (PMID:10618265) (PMCID:PMC91847)

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Abstract

Researchers report the first known isolation of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni in the Antarctic region. Three macaroni penguins on Bird Island in the South Georgian archipelago were infected with the bacterium and the strains were similar to those found in the Northern hemisphere. It is not clear how the bacterium was introduced into this remote area.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:McCafferty, Dr Dominic
Authors: Broman, T., Bergstrom, S., On, S.L.W., Palmgren, H., McCafferty, D.J., Sellin, M., and Olsen, B.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences
College of Social Sciences > School of Education
Journal Name:Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publisher:American Society for Microbiology
ISSN:0099-2240
ISSN (Online):1098-5336

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