Characterization of the non-glandular gastric region microbiota in Helicobacter suis-infected versus non-infected pigs identifies a potential role for Fusobacterium gastrosuis in gastric ulceration

Abstract Helicobacter suis has been associated with development of gastric ulcers in the non-glandular part of the porcine stomach, possibly by affecting gastric acid secretion and altering the gastric microbiota. Fusobacterium gastrosuis is highly abundant in the gastric microbiota of H. suis-infec...

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Main Authors: Chloë De Witte, Kristel Demeyere, Sofie De Bruyckere, Bernard Taminiau, Georges Daube, Richard Ducatelle, Evelyne Meyer, Freddy Haesebrouck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13567-019-0656-9