Campylobacter concisus

Campylobacter concisushas been described as the etiological agent of periodontal disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, and enterocolitis. It is also detected in healthy individuals. There are differences between strains in healthy individuals and affected ones by production of two exototoxins. In this mini review authors discuss major facts about cultivation, isolation, virulence and immune response toC. concisus.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research