Campylobacter insulaenigrae sp. nov., isolated from marine mammals.

Phenotypic and phylogenetic studies were performed on four Campylobacter-like organisms recovered from three seals and a porpoise. Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequencing studies demonstrated that the organisms represent a hitherto unknown subline within the genus Campylobacter, associated with a subcluster containing Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter lari. DNA-DNA hybridization studies confirmed that the bacteria belonged to a single species, for which the name Campylobacter insulaenigrae sp.

A group-work approach in family building by donor insemination: empowering the marginalized.

Family building with donor insemination (DI) is often perceived as stigmatizing and the secrecy surrounding the practice contributes to this perception. In recent years, patient organizations in several countries have started to challenge this stigma and marginalization. This paper reports on a professional group-work approach for couples in Germany using DI.