Campylobacter spp. and Related Organisms in Poultry

Campylobacter spp. and Related Organisms in Poultry: Pathogen-Host Interactions, Diagnosis and Epidemiology

Edited by Belchiolina Beatriz Fonseca , Heriberto Fernandez, Daise Aparecida Rossi

Publisher: Springer, 1st ed., 2016

ISBN-10: 3319299069

ISBN-13: 978-3319299068

206 pages

This book provides an extensive review of research into Campylobacter, Helicobacter and Arcobacter species found in poultry. It includes the epidemiology, diagnosis, immune response and disease control of these organisms in commercial poultry production. Antimicrobial resistance, and the incidence and human disease potential of these bacteria is also discussed.

A global perspective is presented by experts from four continents – South America, North America, Europe and Africa. This reference work will be of value to the poultry industry, research laboratories, public health workers and students. An extensive overview of the relevant literature is provided by the reference lists at the end of each chapter.

Read more