Campylobacter spp. and Related Organisms in Poultry

Download or read book Campylobacter spp. and Related Organisms in Poultry written by Belchiolina Beatriz Fonseca and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-11 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.