Campylobacter lari

Campylobacter lari is a bacterial pathogen associated with gastrointestinal infections in humans and animals. It is commonly found in marine environments, seabirds, shellfish, and contaminated water sources. Although less frequently detected than other Campylobacter species, C. lari can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and enteric disease, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Rapid and accurate molecular detection is essential for food safety monitoring, environmental surveillance, and clinical diagnostics.