Lack of Evidence of Enterotoxin Involvement in Pathogenesis of Campylobacter Diarrhea (original) (raw)

The study investigates the role of enterotoxin in the pathogenesis of Campylobacter species, notably C. jejuni and C. coli, in diarrheal diseases. Through various analyses, including ELISA determination and hybridization assays, evidence suggests that the enterotoxin production by these pathogens may be significantly lower than previously thought, indicating its limited role in causing diarrhea. The findings challenge the existing understanding of Campylobacter infection mechanisms, suggesting that inflammation rather than toxin production is the primary pathogenic feature.