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Campylobacter enteritis    See images

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Alternative names:

Food poisoning - Campylobacter enteritis; Infectious diarrhea - Campylobacter enteritis; Bacterial diarrhea

Definition:

An infection in the small intestine caused by the Campylobacter jejuni bacterium.

Causes and Risks

Campylobacter enteritis is a common cause of intestinal infection and also a cause of one of the many types of traveler's diarrhea. It is usually acquired by eating or drinking contaminated food such as raw poultry, fresh produce, water, or unpasteurized milk. It can also be acquired by close contact with sick people or animals. There is an incubation period of 2 to 4 days before symptoms occur. Symptoms generally last 1 week. The incidence is estimated to be 1% of the U.S. population. Risk factors include recent family infection with Campylobacter, recent consumption of improperly prepared food, or recent travel in an area of poor hygiene or sanitation.

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