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Characterisation of Campylobacters from Malaysia
S T Tay1, S D Puthucheary, S Devi
1Department of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Singapore Medical Journal
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Campylobacter jejuni is a common cause of human infections, often originating from poultry. This study characterized clinical and poultry isolates, confirming C. jejuni as the predominant species.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Food Safety
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Campylobacter species are significant foodborne pathogens.
- Poultry is frequently implicated as a source of human Campylobacter infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize clinical and poultry isolates of Campylobacter species.
- To compare typing methods for Campylobacter identification.
Main Methods:
- Biotyping, serotyping, and DNA probe hybridization were used.
- Characterization of 85 clinical and 15 poultry Campylobacter isolates.
Main Results:
- 80% of all isolates were identified as Campylobacter jejuni.
- Campylobacter coli, Campylobacter lari, and C. jejuni subsp. doylei were also identified.
- Similar distribution of C. jejuni in clinical and poultry isolates was observed.
Conclusions:
- Chickens are a likely source of human Campylobacter infections.
- DNA probe is the gold standard for C. jejuni identification.
- Serotyping offers higher discrimination, while biotyping is a practical laboratory method.