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INTRODUCTION. Campylobacter species are an important cause of infection throughout the world, especially in young children. Campylobacter jejuni is the most common Campylobacter species in the United States, where it is 1 of the top 2 causes of foodborne illness.
Kids with Campylobacter infections have diarrhea (sometimes with blood in it), fever, and belly pain. Rarely, an infection can lead to seizures, blood infection (called bacteremia), arthritis, and other medical problems.
1 maj 2020 · Campylobacter is 1 of 4 key global causes of diarrhoeal diseases. It is considered to be the most common bacterial cause of human gastroenteritis in the world. Campylobacter infections are generally mild, but can be fatal among very young children, elderly, and immunosuppressed individuals.
The illness is called campylobacteriosis. People most commonly get Campylobacter infection by eating raw or undercooked poultry. Eating other contaminated foods, drinking untreated water, and touching animals that carry Campylobacter can also cause infection.
8 wrz 2024 · Campylobacter are germs (bacteria) that can cause food poisoning. Typically, food poisoning causes gastroenteritis, an infection of the gut (intestines), leading to diarrhoea and sometimes being sick (vomiting).
Anyone can become infected with Campylobacter but infection is more common in males, children younger than 5, people 65 and older, people who work with animals (especially birds or poultry), and international travelers. People at risk for severe disease include people 65 and older, pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems.
