Aerobic/microaerophilic, motile, helical, vibrioid gram- bacteria

Question 1

Genus Campylobacter

Answer 1

C. jejeuni, often found in cattle, pic, chicken intestines and contaminated meat products. Probably a common cause of enteritis (food poising such as Salmonella.)

Question 2

Genus Helicobacter

Answer 2

H. pylori, infection with this organism is a necessary prerequisite for a gastric ulcer. So ulcers are now treated with a corse of antibiotics.