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Enteric Campylobacteriosis Learning Center

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Campylobacter enteritis is an infection of the small intestine with Campylobacter jejuni bacteria.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Cramping abdominal pain; Fever; Watery diarrhea, sometimes bloody.
Causes
Campylobacter enteritis is a common cause of intestinal infection. These bacteria also cause one of the many types of...
Tests
Stool culture for Campylobacter jejuni.
Treatments
The infection typically goes away on its own and is not usually treated with antibiotics. Severe symptoms may respond...
Risk Factors
  • unpasteurized milk
  • Contaminated Food Intake
  • Contact With Infected Person
Complications
Immunosuppressed people with this condition are more vulnerable to sepsis, endocarditis, meningitis, and thrombophleb...
Prevention
Avoid improperly prepared foods and practice sanitary food preparation.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if diarrhea comes back or continues for more than a week, or i...

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