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| Preferred Name | Campylobacter jejuni | |
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http://localhost/plosthes.2017-1#11123 |
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Campylobacter jejuni
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http://journals.plos.org/plosone/browse/campylobacter_jejuni |
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Campylobacter jejuni
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10.230.60.10.10.110.10^Campylobacter jejuni|10.280.30.160.10^Campylobacter jejuni|60.360.90.50.10.110.10^Campylobacter jejuni
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Campylobacter is the most common bacterial cause of diarrhea in the United States; over 2 million cases are reported each year. Although Campylobacter doesn't commonly cause death, it is estimated that approximately 100 persons with Campylobacter infections die each year. Gram-negative bacteria, S-shaped or spiral rods, approximately 0.5 micron wide and 2 microns long. A polar tail at one or both ends propels the bacteria through liquid. Thrives in birds; spreads through raw and undercooked poultry, raw milk, and untreated water. http://www.cdc.gov/pulsenet/pathogens/campylobacter.html 2014/10/09 (RD)
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Accepted
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