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Campylobacter. A genus of bacteria found in the reproductive organs, intestinal tract, and oral cavity of animals and man. Some species are pathogenic. (Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification)
24 kwi 2024 · Campylobacter infection is one of the leading causes of acute diarrhoea worldwide and is the most commonly reported bacterial cause of acute gastroenteritis in developed countries. It is also a major cause of traveller's diarrhoea.
Images. Microscopic image of Campylobacter demonstrating curved shaped rods; 48-hour culture of Campylobacter jejuni. Campylobacter cultures grown on Skirrow and Butzler medium. Citations. Key Articles. World Health Organization. Campylobacter fact sheet. 1 May 2020 [internet publication]. [Full Text]
6 wrz 2023 · Campylobacter infection is an important cause of acute diarrhea worldwide; the organism also may produce systemic illness. Campylobacter enteritis is typically caused by Campylobacter jejuni or Campylobacter coli.
20 maj 2024 · Overview. What is a Campylobacter infection? A Campylobacter infection (campylobacteriosis) is a common stomach bug that causes diarrhea, stomach cramping, vomiting and fever. It occurs when Campylobacter bacteria enter your body — typically through something you eat or drink — and make you sick.
8 wrz 2024 · Campylobacter are germs (campylobacter bacteria) that can cause an unpleasant bout of food poisoning. One of the most common strains in the group is Campylobacter jejuni. When eating or drinking something containing the campylobacter germs it cause illness, usually with gastroenteritis, an infection of the guts.
18 lut 2014 · Campylobacter fetus can cause intestinal illness and, occasionally, severe systemic infections. Infections mainly affect persons at higher risk, including elderly and immunocompromised individuals and those with occupational exposure to infected animals.
