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.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bacterial Proteins / analysis
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Dogs
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Helicobacter / classification*
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Helicobacter / genetics
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Helicobacter / growth & development
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Helicobacter / isolation & purification
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Helicobacter Infections / microbiology*
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Helicobacter heilmannii / classification*
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Helicobacter heilmannii / genetics
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Helicobacter heilmannii / growth & development
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Helicobacter heilmannii / isolation & purification
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Humans
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Phenotype
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RNA, Bacterial / analysis
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / analysis
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Stomach / microbiology
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Zoonoses
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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RNA, Bacterial
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S