Abstract
Species of the Epsilonproteobacteria genera Arcobacter, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter are commonly associated with vertebrate hosts and some are considered significant pathogens. Vertebrate-associated Epsilonproteobacteria are often considered to be largely confined to endothermic mammals and birds. Recent studies have shown that ectothermic reptiles display a distinct and largely unique Epsilonproteobacteria community, including taxa which can cause disease in humans. Several Arcobacter taxa are widespread amongst reptiles and often show a broad host range. Reptiles carry a large diversity of unique and novel Helicobacter taxa, which apparently evolved in an ectothermic host. Some species, such as Campylobacter fetus, display a distinct intraspecies host dichotomy, with genetically divergent lineages occurring either in mammals or reptiles. These taxa can provide valuable insights in host adaptation and co-evolution between symbiont and host. Here, we present an overview of the biodiversity, ecology, epidemiology, and evolution of reptile-associated Epsilonproteobacteria from a broader vertebrate host perspective.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 1086 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Microbiology |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | MAY |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 May 2019 |
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Keywords
- Arcobacter
- Biodiversity
- Campylobacter
- Ecology
- Epsilonproteobacteria
- Evolution
- Helicobacter
- Reptile
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Living in cold blood: Arcobacter, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter in reptiles. / Gilbert, Maarten J.; Duim, Birgitta; Zomer, Aldert L.; Wagenaar, Jaap A.
In: Frontiers in Microbiology, Vol. 10, No. MAY, 1086, 15.05.2019.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Academic › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Living in cold blood: Arcobacter, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter in reptiles
AU - Gilbert, Maarten J.
AU - Duim, Birgitta
AU - Zomer, Aldert L.
AU - Wagenaar, Jaap A.
PY - 2019/5/15
Y1 - 2019/5/15
N2 - Species of the Epsilonproteobacteria genera Arcobacter, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter are commonly associated with vertebrate hosts and some are considered significant pathogens. Vertebrate-associated Epsilonproteobacteria are often considered to be largely confined to endothermic mammals and birds. Recent studies have shown that ectothermic reptiles display a distinct and largely unique Epsilonproteobacteria community, including taxa which can cause disease in humans. Several Arcobacter taxa are widespread amongst reptiles and often show a broad host range. Reptiles carry a large diversity of unique and novel Helicobacter taxa, which apparently evolved in an ectothermic host. Some species, such as Campylobacter fetus, display a distinct intraspecies host dichotomy, with genetically divergent lineages occurring either in mammals or reptiles. These taxa can provide valuable insights in host adaptation and co-evolution between symbiont and host. Here, we present an overview of the biodiversity, ecology, epidemiology, and evolution of reptile-associated Epsilonproteobacteria from a broader vertebrate host perspective.
AB - Species of the Epsilonproteobacteria genera Arcobacter, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter are commonly associated with vertebrate hosts and some are considered significant pathogens. Vertebrate-associated Epsilonproteobacteria are often considered to be largely confined to endothermic mammals and birds. Recent studies have shown that ectothermic reptiles display a distinct and largely unique Epsilonproteobacteria community, including taxa which can cause disease in humans. Several Arcobacter taxa are widespread amongst reptiles and often show a broad host range. Reptiles carry a large diversity of unique and novel Helicobacter taxa, which apparently evolved in an ectothermic host. Some species, such as Campylobacter fetus, display a distinct intraspecies host dichotomy, with genetically divergent lineages occurring either in mammals or reptiles. These taxa can provide valuable insights in host adaptation and co-evolution between symbiont and host. Here, we present an overview of the biodiversity, ecology, epidemiology, and evolution of reptile-associated Epsilonproteobacteria from a broader vertebrate host perspective.
KW - Arcobacter
KW - Biodiversity
KW - Campylobacter
KW - Ecology
KW - Epsilonproteobacteria
KW - Evolution
KW - Helicobacter
KW - Reptile
U2 - 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01086
DO - 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01086
M3 - Review article
VL - 10
JO - Frontiers in Microbiology
T2 - Frontiers in Microbiology
JF - Frontiers in Microbiology
SN - 1664-302X
IS - MAY
M1 - 1086
ER -