Abstract
During a study of the prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni in black-headed gulls (Larus ridibundus) in Sweden, three isolates, strains LMG 24379, LMG 24380T and LMG 24381, were initially identified as Campylobacter lari. Further characterization by both AFLP and whole-cell protein SDS-PAGE analyses revealed that they formed a distinct group in the genus Campylobacter. This unique position was confirmed by phenotypic characterization, 16S rRNA and hsp60 gene sequence analysis and DNA-DNA hybridizations. The combined data confirm that these isolates represent a novel species within the genus Campylobacter, for which the name Campylobacter volucris sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is LMG 24380T (=CCUG 57498T).
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | Pt 8 |
Pages (from-to) | 1870-5 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 1466-5026 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Campylobacter
- DNA, Bacterial
- DNA, Ribosomal
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Phylogeny
- RNA, Ribosomal, 16S