CAMPYLOBACTER AS A MAJOR FOODBORNE PATHOGEN: A REVIEW OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS, PATHOGENESIS, ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND CONTROL

Campylobacter, mainly Campylobacter jejuni is viewed as one of the most well-known reasons foodborne bacterial diarrheal sickness in people around globe. The genus contains 39 species (spp.) and 16 sub spp. microaerophilic, Gram negative, spiral-shaped rod with characteristic cork screw motility. It colonizing digestive system numerous wild household animals birds, particularly chickens. Intestinal colonization brings about transporter/carrier healthy animals. Consequently, utilization contaminated meat, especially chicken meat primary source campylobacteriosis humans chickens are responsible for an expected 80% human campylobacter infection. Interestingly, contrast recent published reviews that cover specific aspects campylobacter/campylobacteriosis, this review targets taxonomy, biological characteristics, identification habitat Moreover, it discusses pathogenesis, resistance to antimicrobial agents public health significance Finally, focuses on phytochemicals intervention strategies used reduce spp.in poultry production.