Campylobacter spp. and Related Organisms in Poultry

This book provides an extensive review of researchinto Campylobacter, Helicobacter and Arcobacter speciesfound in poultry. It includes the epidemiology, diagnosis, immune response anddisease control of these organisms in commercial poultry production. Antimicrobial resistance, and the incidence and human disease potential ofthese bacteria is also discussed.A global perspective is presented by experts from fourcontinents South America, North America, Europe and Africa. This referencework will be of value to the poultry industry, research laboratories, publichealth workers and students. An extensive overview of the relevant literatureis provided by the reference lists at the end of each chapter.