Campylobacter Infections

Campylobacter Infections
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Campylobacter Infections
CDC fact sheet that answers some common questions about campylobacteriosis. Attention: Non-MDH link
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Campylobacter Infections : Infections with bacteria of the genus CAMPYLOBACTER. [1] ...

Campylobacter infections commonly cause diarrhea and occasionally bacteremia, with consequent endocarditis, osteomyelitis, or septic arthritis.

There are some simple food handling practices for preventing Campylobacter infections. Physicians who diagnose campylobacteriosis and clinical laboratories that identify this organism should report their findings to the local health department.

A cluster of diarrheal illness and Campylobacter infections in May-June 2008 that affected some members of a cow-share program who consumed raw milk; ...

Gastroenteritis, Clinical Knowledge Summaries (September 2009)
Ang JY et al; Campylobacter Infections, eMedicine, Oct 2009
Campylobacter, Health Protection Agency
World Health Organization; Campylobacter. Fact sheet No.255. November 2000.

Some simple food handling practices can help prevent Campylobacter infections.

Because Campylobacter infections are usually self-limited, your doctor may not treat you with an antibiotic if you are otherwise healthy. However, antibiotic treatment is usually necessary in the following situations: ...

Greek word meaning ‘‘curved rod’’ referring to the bacteria’s curved shape. The most common disease caused by these organisms is diarrhea, which most often affects children and younger adults. Campylobacter infections ...

See also: Campylobacter, Infections, Fever, Symptom, Diarrhea