Draft Genome Sequence of Campylobacter jejuni 11168H

Area of Science:

• Microbiology
• Genomics
• Foodborne Illness

Background:

• Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis globally.
• The reference strain C. jejuni NCTC11168 shows limited motility compared to clinical isolates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To characterize the genome of a hypermotile C. jejuni variant.
• To provide a genomic resource for studying bacterial motility.

Main Methods:

• Draft genome sequencing of the C. jejuni 11168H variant.
• Bioinformatic analysis of the generated genome sequence.

Main Results:

• The draft genome sequence of the hypermotile C. jejuni 11168H strain was determined.
• This provides a genetic basis for the observed hypermotile phenotype.

Conclusions:

• The genome of C. jejuni 11168H is now available for further research.
• Understanding hypermotility can inform strategies to control C. jejuni infections.