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Enteric Campylobacteriosis Learning Center

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Campylobacter enteritis is an infection in the small intestine caused by Campylobacter jejuni, a type of bacteria.

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Symptoms
Cramping abdominal pain; Watery diarrhea, sometimes bloody; Fever.
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Causes
Campylobacter enteritis is a common cause of intestinal infection. These bacteria also cause one of the many types of...
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Tests
Positive stool culture for Campylobacter jejuni
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Treatments
The infection typically goes away on its own and is not usually treated with antibiotics. Severe symptoms may respond...
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Risk Factors
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Complications
Immunosuppressed people with this condition are more vulnerable to sepsis, endocarditis, meningitis, and thrombophleb...
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Prevention
Avoid improperly prepared foods and practice sanitary food preparation. For more information please see the Centers f...
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Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if diarrhea recurs or persists for more than a week, or if blo...
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