Abstract
We compared the characteristics of a cultured human "Helicobacter heilmannii" isolate with those of other helicobacters found in animals. Phenotypic, protein profile, 16S rDNA sequence, and DNA-DNA hybridization analyses identified the human strain as H. bizzozeronii, a species frequently found in dogs. Thus, H. bizzozeronii may have zoonotic potential.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 1036-1038 |
ISSN | 1080-6040 |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |