Characterization of the oxidative stress stimulon and PerR regulon of Campylobacter jejuni Oct 19, 2009
During gut colonization, the enteric pathogen Campylobacter jejuni must surmount the toxic effects of reactive oxygen species produced by its own metabolism, the host immune system, and intestinal microflora. Elucidation of C. jejuni oxidative stress defense mechanisms is critical for understanding Campylobacter pathophysiology. (BioMed Central)
Infectious Causes of Irritable Bowe... Oct 19, 2009
It is already well-known that IBS can be triggered by bacterial (Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia coli) and possibly viral gastroenteritis (food poisoning or another "stomach bug"). This is known as post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome. (Suite101.com)
Outer membrane vesicle-mediated release of cytolethal distending toxin (CDT) from Campylobacter jejuni Oct 17, 2009
Outer membrane vesicle-mediated release of cytolethal distending toxin (CDT) from Campylobacter jejuni ... Background: Cytolethal distending toxin (CDT) is one of the well-characterized virulence factors of Campylobacter jejuni, but it is unknown how CDT becomes surface-exposed or is released from the bacterium to the surrounding environment. (BioMed Central)
Officials shut down Wis. farm's raw milk sales Sep 19, 2009
The order against Zinniker Farm Inc., says 35 people from Walworth, Waukesha and Racine counties have been diagnosed with campylobacter jejuni (cam-pil-oh-BAK-ter je-JOO-nee) since Aug. 13 ... Tests matched campylobacter jejuni found in 29 victims' feces to campylobacter jejuni found in cow feces on the farm. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Novel Bacterial Strains Clear Algal Toxins From Drinking Water Sep 11, 2009
10, 2009) Novel bacterial strains capable of neutralizing toxins produced by blue-green algae have been identified by researchers at Robert Gordon's University, Aberdeen. Aakash Welgama presented the group's findings during the Society for General Microbiology's meeting at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. (Science Daily)
Raw milk sickens 13 in Wisconsin Aug 29, 2009
The state says the victims have tested positive for campylobacter jejuni (cam-pil-oh-BAK-ter je-JOO-nee). That's a bacterial infection that causes nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever and vomiting. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Battling the bugs Aug 6, 2009
Campylobacter jejuni, another cause of bacterial food poisoning, have developed cells with different surfaces: this means that even if most of them are recognised and killed by the host's immune system, some of them will escape and proliferate. Which is what those which have developed resistance to antibiotics are also able to do. (BBC News -- Health)
