The role of virulence genes in Campylobacter pathogenicity: a perspective from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Campylobacter spp., primarily C. jejuni and C. coli, are leading causes of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide. This review provides an overview of literature on the prevalence and distribution of virulence genes in C. jejuni and C. coli isolated from both food samples and humans across GCC countrie...
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| author | Mohamed-Yousif Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamed-Yousif Ibrahim Mohamed Hazim O. Khalifa Ihab Habib Ihab Habib |
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| description | Campylobacter spp., primarily C. jejuni and C. coli, are leading causes of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide. This review provides an overview of literature on the prevalence and distribution of virulence genes in C. jejuni and C. coli isolated from both food samples and humans across GCC countries. The reviewed evidence highlights a gap in our understanding of how differences in the virulence profile affect the pathogenicity of Campylobacter. Research has shown that C. coli is the predominant species found in retail chicken carcasses in the UAE, while C. jejuni is more common in chicken carcasses across other GCC countries. Studies also reveal distinct genotypes of C. jejuni and C. coli, each with varying pathogenicity. These findings underscore the need for further research on the role of virulence genes in shaping the pathogenicity of Campylobacter, which is essential for developing effective intervention and control strategies in the GCC region. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9def7ea8fa9e48f9bcb5c57cc172b7ef2025-08-20T02:18:36ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology2235-29882025-04-011510.3389/fcimb.2025.15848351584835The role of virulence genes in Campylobacter pathogenicity: a perspective from the Gulf Cooperation Council countriesMohamed-Yousif Ibrahim Mohamed0Mohamed-Yousif Ibrahim Mohamed1Hazim O. Khalifa2Ihab Habib3Ihab Habib4Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab of Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesASPIRE Research Institute for Food Security in the Drylands (ARIFSID), United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab of Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab of Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesASPIRE Research Institute for Food Security in the Drylands (ARIFSID), United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesCampylobacter spp., primarily C. jejuni and C. coli, are leading causes of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide. This review provides an overview of literature on the prevalence and distribution of virulence genes in C. jejuni and C. coli isolated from both food samples and humans across GCC countries. The reviewed evidence highlights a gap in our understanding of how differences in the virulence profile affect the pathogenicity of Campylobacter. Research has shown that C. coli is the predominant species found in retail chicken carcasses in the UAE, while C. jejuni is more common in chicken carcasses across other GCC countries. Studies also reveal distinct genotypes of C. jejuni and C. coli, each with varying pathogenicity. These findings underscore the need for further research on the role of virulence genes in shaping the pathogenicity of Campylobacter, which is essential for developing effective intervention and control strategies in the GCC region.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2025.1584835/fullCampylobactervirulence genesfoodborne infectionone healthGulf Cooperation Council countries |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed-Yousif Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamed-Yousif Ibrahim Mohamed Hazim O. Khalifa Ihab Habib Ihab Habib The role of virulence genes in Campylobacter pathogenicity: a perspective from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology Campylobacter virulence genes foodborne infection one health Gulf Cooperation Council countries |
| title | The role of virulence genes in Campylobacter pathogenicity: a perspective from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries |
| title_full | The role of virulence genes in Campylobacter pathogenicity: a perspective from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries |
| title_fullStr | The role of virulence genes in Campylobacter pathogenicity: a perspective from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of virulence genes in Campylobacter pathogenicity: a perspective from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries |
| title_short | The role of virulence genes in Campylobacter pathogenicity: a perspective from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries |
| title_sort | role of virulence genes in campylobacter pathogenicity a perspective from the gulf cooperation council countries |
| topic | Campylobacter virulence genes foodborne infection one health Gulf Cooperation Council countries |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2025.1584835/full |
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