The viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state of Campylobacter jejuni lacks propagation ability in the mouse intestinal tract
Mizuki Tsuchida, Yurina Ohno, Akihiro Hirata, Yasuo Inoshima, Ayaka Okada
This study shows that Campylobacter jejuni in the VBNC state cannot colonize the mouse intestinal tract, suggesting it may not pose a food poisoning risk.
bioRxiv · Jul 25, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology