Whole-genome comparative analysis of Campylobacter jejuni strains isolated from patients with diarrhea in northeastern Poland

ConclusionsCampylobacter jejuni ST50, ST51 and ST257 are among the top ten of STs isolated in Europe. WGS revealed diversity of serotypes and LOS classes in ST50 strains, that deserves further clinical and epidemiological investigations as it might be related to a risk of post-infectious neurological sequels such as Guillain-Barr é syndrome. Additionally, the results implicate lower pathogenic potential and distinct transmission chains or reservoirs forC. jejuni ST51 isolates responsible for campylobacteriosis in northeastern Poland.
Source: Gut Pathogens - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research