Abstract: Purified and isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided which encode a FlaC flagellin protein of a strain of Campylobacter, particularly C. jejuni, or a fragment or an analog of the FlaC flagellin protein. The nucleic acid molecules may be used to produce proteins free of contaminants derived from bacteria normally containing the FlaA or FlaB proteins for purposes of diagnostics and medical treatment. Furthermore, the nucleic acid molecules, proteins encoded thereby and antibodies raised against the proteins, may be used in the diagnosis of infection.

Abstract: Purified and isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided which encode a FlaC flagellin protein of a strain of Campylobacter, particularly C. jejuni, or a fragment or an analog of the FlaC flagellin protein. The nucleic acid molecules may be used to produce proteins free of contaminants derived from bacteria normally containing the FlaA or FlaB proteins for purposes of diagnostics and medical treatment. Furthermore, the nucleic acid molecules, proteins encoded thereby and antibodies raised against the proteins, may be used in the diagnosis of infection.

Abstract: Purified and isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided which encode a FlaC flagellin protein of a strain of Campylobacter, particularly C. jejuni, or a fragment or an analog of the FlaC flagellin protein. The nucleic acid molecules may be used to produce proteins free of contaminants derived from bacteria normally containing the FlaA or FlaB proteins for purposes of diagnostics and medical treatment. Furthermore, the nucleic acid molecules, proteins encoded thereby and antibodies raised against the proteins, may be used in the diagnosis of infection.

Abstract: Nucleic acid probes and a method for their use in detecting and identifying Campylobacter, Helicobacter, and Arcobacter spp. bacterial pathogens are described. A method for prepg. specific nucleic acid probes for the detection of identification of any other bacterial pathogens is also provided.

Abstract: Purified and isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided which encode a FlaC flagellin protein of a strain of Campylobacter, particularly C. jejuni, or a fragment or an analog of the FlaC flagellin protein. The nucleic acid molecules may be used to produce proteins free of contaminants derived from bacteria normally containing the FlaA or FlaB proteins for purposes of diagnostics and medical treatment. Furthermore, the nucleic acid molecules, proteins encoded thereby and antibodies raised against the proteins, may be used in the diagnosis of infection.

Abstract: A protein associated with adherence and invasion of Campylobacter spp. including C. jejuni and C. coli is provided. Methods are disclosed for detecting Campylobacter spp. including C. jejuni and C. coli in a biological sample by determining the presence of the protein or a nucleic acid molecule encoding the protein in the sample. Compositions for treatment of infections diseases and vaccines are also described.

Abstract: Purified and isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided which encode a basal body rod protein of a strain of Campylobacter, particularly C. jejuni, or a fragment or an analog of the basal body rod protein. The nucleic acid molecules may be used to produce proteins free of contaminants derived from bacteria normally containing the FlgF or FlgG proteins for purposes of diagnostics and medical treatment. Furthermore, the nucleic acid molecules, proteins encoded thereby and antibodies raised against the proteins, may be used in the diagnosis of infection.

Abstract: A nucleic acid molecule having a sequence encoding benzoyl-glycine aminohydrolase, commonly known as hippuricase, of Camplylobacter jejuni is provided. Methods are disclosed for detecting C. jejuni in a biological sample by determining the presence of hippuricase or a nucleic acid molecule encoding hippuricase in the sample.

Abstract: A nucleic acid molecule having a sequence encoding benzoyl-glycine aminohydrolase, commonly known as hippuricase, of Campylobacter jejuni is provided. Methods are disclosed for detecting C. jejuni in a biological sample by determining the presence of hippuricase or a nucleic acid molecule encoding hippuricase in the sample.

Abstract: Purified and isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided which encode a basal body rod protein of a strain of Campylobacter, particularly C. jejuni, or a fragment or an analog of the basal body rod protein. The nucleic acid molecules may be used to produce proteins free of contaminants derived from bacteria normally containing the FlgF or FlgG proteins for purposes of diagnostics and medical treatment. Furthermore, the nucleic acid molecules, proteins encoded thereby and antibodies raised against the proteins, may be used in the diagnosis of infection.

Abstract: A nucleic acid molecule having a sequence encoding benzoyl-glycine aminohydrolase, commonly known as hippuricase, of Campylobacter jejuni is provided. Methods are disclosed for detecting C. jejuni in a biological sample by determining the presence of hippuricase or a nucleic acid molecule encoding hippuricase in the sample.