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ArticleCurrent microbiology2026

Virulence and Immune Response of Campylobacter Jejuni Strains in Chicken Embryo Model.

Paula Fernanda de Sousa Braga, Emília Rezende Vaz, Simone Sommerfeld, Fabiana de Almeida Araújo Santos, Gabriela Ribeiro da Silva, Alessandra Castro Rodrigues, Isabelle Ezequiel Pedrosa, Alessandra Aparecida Medeiros Ronchi, Adriana Freitas Neves, Belchiolina Beatriz Fonseca

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Paula Fernanda de Sousa BragaPostgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720 - Campus Umuarama - Bloco 2 E - CEP 38405-320, Uberlândia, Brazil.
Emília Rezende VazPostgraduate Program in Genetics and Biochemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, R. Acre, 1004 - Umuarama, Uberlândia - MG- CEP 38405-302, Uberlândia, Brazil.
Simone SommerfeldPostgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720 - Campus Umuarama - Bloco 2 E - CEP 38405-320, Uberlândia, Brazil.
Fabiana de Almeida Araújo SantosPostgraduate Program in Genetics and Biochemistry, Federal University of Uberlândia, R. Acre, 1004 - Umuarama, Uberlândia - MG- CEP 38405-302, Uberlândia, Brazil.
Gabriela Ribeiro da SilvaPostgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720 - Campus Umuarama - Bloco 2 E - CEP 38405-320, Uberlândia, Brazil.
Alessandra Castro RodriguesPostgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720 - Campus Umuarama - Bloco 2 E - CEP 38405-320, Uberlândia, Brazil.
Isabelle Ezequiel PedrosaPostgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720 - Campus Umuarama - Bloco 2 E - CEP 38405-320, Uberlândia, Brazil. isabelle.iep1@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-0047-2803
Alessandra Aparecida Medeiros RonchiPostgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720 - Campus Umuarama - Bloco 2 E - CEP 38405-320, Uberlândia, Brazil.
Adriana Freitas NevesInstitute of Biotechnology, Molecular Biology Laboratory, Federal University of Catalão, Setor Universitário, Av. Dr. Lamartine Pinto de Avelar, Catalão, 1120, CEP 75704-020, Goiás, Brazil.
Belchiolina Beatriz FonsecaPostgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720 - Campus Umuarama - Bloco 2 E - CEP 38405-320, Uberlândia, Brazil.

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Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the virulence and infection response of Campylobacter jejuni (CJ) strains isolated from chickens, as well as a standard strain isolated from humans, to understand better the pathogen-host relationship between CJ and chicken embryos (CE) with an active immune system. With its well-developed vascular structures, the CE model offers a valuable method for studying complex biological systems. We assessed embryo mortality, weight, macroscopic and microscopic lesions, bacterial multiplication within the embryo, and macrophage and lymphocyte (T and B cell) counts using flow cytometry. Additionally, histopathological lesions were examined. CJ killed CE at a dose of 3.7 log CFU/CE; however, lower doses (2.5 log CFU/CE) did not result in embryo death but instead caused macroscopic damage along with mild to moderate lesions. Certain strains were also capable of stimulating the immune system; however, this response varied depending on the strain. These findings underscore the importance of studying the virulence, infection dynamics, and immune responses of various CJ strains, highlighting the utility of the CE model for these investigations.

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Campylobacter InfectionsCampylobacter jejuniPoultry DiseasesAnimalsChick EmbryoChickensDisease Models, AnimalVirulence

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PMCPMC12923503

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