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Abstract
Campylobacter jejuni is recognized as the most common infectious agent associated with the development of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Available information on the complete genome sequence of C. jejuni NCTC 11168 has helped researchers to identify polysaccharide capsules as well as genetic mechanisms in the synthesis of ganglioside-like cell surface molecules in this bacteria. Toxins may contribute to the host's inflammatory response seen in Guillain-Barré syndrome.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12015454 DOI: 10.1097/00001432-200206000-00002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Infect Dis ISSN: 0951-7375 Impact factor: 4.915