About Campylobacter infection | Campylobacter | CDC
May 10, 2024 · Campylobacter are bacteria that can make people ill with diarrhea. The illness is called campylobacteriosis. Campylobacter cause the most bacterial diarrheal illnesses in the United States. CDC estimates that 1.5 million people in the United States get ill from Campylobacter every year.
Symptoms of Campylobacter Infection | Campylobacter | CDC
May 13, 2024 · Key points. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Most people fully recover within 7 days. Campylobacter infection can lead to other health problems, including irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, and nerve damage.
Treatment of Campylobacter Infection | Campylobacter | CDC
Most people with Campylobacter infection get better without using antibiotics. Antibiotics are sometimes used to treat severe illness caused by Campylobacter infection. They also are sometimes used to treat Campylobacter infection in people at risk for severe illness.
Clinical Overview of Campylobacter | Campylobacter | CDC
May 13, 2024 · Campylobacter is a gram-negative, microaerophilic genus of bacteria of the family Campylobacteraceae. More than 20 species of Campylobacter exist, not all of which cause human illness. Almost 90% of human Campylobacter illness is caused by Campylobacter jejuni.
Preventing Campylobacter Infection | Campylobacter | CDC
May 10, 2024 · You can help protect yourself and others from Campylobacter infection. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water. Be careful when preparing raw meat, poultry, and seafood. Drink treated water and pasteurized milk. Be …
Diagnosis of Campylobacter Infection | Campylobacter | CDC
May 10, 2024 · Campylobacter infection is diagnosed by a laboratory test. Most people recover without using antibiotics. Laboratory tests can provide information that your healthcare provider can use to make treatment decisions.
Outbreaks of Campylobacter Infections | Campylobacter | CDC
May 13, 2024 · The list on this page includes multistate outbreak investigations involving Campylobacter and some notable single-state outbreaks. For a fuller listing of outbreaks reported to CDC, please use the Bacteria, Enterics, Ameba, and Mycotics (BEAM) Dashboard.
Campylobacteriosis | CDC Yellow Book 2024
Campylobacteriosis is caused by gram-negative, curved microaerophilic bacteria of the family Campylobacteriacae. Most infections are caused by Campylobacter jejuni; ≥18 other species, including C. coli, also cause human infections. C. jejuni and C. coli are carried normally in the intestinal tracts of many domestic and wild animals. Transmission
Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Campylobacter | CDC
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition that causes nerve damage. Symptoms include muscle weakness, tingling, and sometimes paralysis. Campylobacter infection is one of the most common causes of GBS in the United States.
Campylobacteriosis (Campylobacter spp.) 2015 Case Definition
Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial illness that generally causes a self-limited clinical illness typically characterized by diarrhea (frequently with bloody stools), abdominal cramps, malaise, fever, nausea, and vomiting; asymptomatic infection also occurs frequently.