Campylobacter jejuni bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Campylobacter jejuni bacteria. Campylobacter jejuni is a Gram-negative slender,curved,and motile rod. It is a microaerophilic organism,which means it has a requirement for reduced levels of oxygen. Infection with Campylobacter jejuni is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis worldwide; it occurs more frequently than do infections caused by Salmonella species,Shigella species,or Escherichia coli. Magnification: x10,000,when printed 10cm wide |