The present inventors succeeded in cloning the CDT genes of C. coli and C.
fetus, which were previously unknown, and in determining their sequences.
In addition, the inventors also developed specific primers and primers
common to the two species by comparing the CDTs of C. jejuni and C.
fetus. Furthermore, the inventors demonstrated that these primers were
applicable to multiplex PCR that simultaneously allows for the rapid and
convenient determination of the presence of Campylobacter CDT and
identification of species, and that they can also be used in
PCR-RFLP-based typing.