Campylobacter upsaliensis
Encyclopedia
Campylobacter upsaliensis is a species of campylobacter
. It can be found in cats and dogs.
, Sweden
, where it was first discovered.
, which is, however, mostly caused by Campylobacter jejuni
, a spiral and comma shaped bacterium normally found in cattle, swine, and birds, where it is non-pathogenic.
Campylobacter
Campylobacter is a genus of bacteria that are Gram-negative, spiral, and microaerophilic. Motile, with either unipolar or bipolar flagella, the organisms have a characteristic spiral/corkscrew appearance and are oxidase-positive. Campylobacter jejuni is now recognized as one of the main causes...
. It can be found in cats and dogs.
Etymology
Campylobacter upsaliensis is named after UppsalaUppsala
- Economy :Today Uppsala is well established in medical research and recognized for its leading position in biotechnology.*Abbott Medical Optics *GE Healthcare*Pfizer *Phadia, an offshoot of Pharmacia*Fresenius*Q-Med...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, where it was first discovered.
Pathogenesis
Campylobacter upsaliensis can cause campylobacteriosisCampylobacteriosis
Campylobacteriosis is an infection by the Campylobacter bacterium, most commonly C. jejuni. It is among the most common bacterial infections of humans, often a foodborne illness. It produces an inflammatory, sometimes bloody, diarrhea or dysentery syndrome, mostly including cramps, fever and...
, which is, however, mostly caused by Campylobacter jejuni
Campylobacter jejuni
Campylobacter jejuni is a species of curved, helical-shaped, non-spore forming, Gram-negative, microaerophilic bacteria commonly found in animal feces. It is one of the most common causes of human gastroenteritis in the world. Food poisoning caused by Campylobacter species can be severely...
, a spiral and comma shaped bacterium normally found in cattle, swine, and birds, where it is non-pathogenic.