Campylobacter

Campylobacter is a genus of Gram-negative, microaerophilic, spiral-shaped bacteria. C. jejuni is the most common bacterial cause of foodborne gastroenteritis worldwide and a trigger for post-infectious Guillain-Barré syndrome (molecular mimicry between Campylobacter LOS and gangliosides). In the WikiBiome framework, Campylobacter is notable for its iron and nickel dependencies and its role in metal-antibiotic co-selection.

Metal Dependencies

Disease Associations

Cross-References

  • nickel — NiFe-hydrogenase dependency for gut colonization
  • iron — iron acquisition for virulence
  • co selection — AcrAB-TolC efflux conferring metal + antibiotic resistance
  • molecular mimicry — Guillain-Barré syndrome trigger