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Campylobacter jejuni infected bursitis.

B C Schieven1, D Baird, C L Leatherdale

  • 1Department of Clinical Microbiology, Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada.

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Campylobacter jejuni typically causes enteritis but can lead to severe infections. This report details a rare instance of chronic bursitis caused by Campylobacter jejuni.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Case Studies

Background:

  • Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide.
  • The pathogen is commonly associated with enteritis, but also with extraintestinal manifestations like bacteremia and meningitis.

Observation:

  • This study presents an unusual clinical case.
  • A patient presented with chronically inflamed bursitis.

Findings:

  • The causative agent identified in the bursitis was Campylobacter jejuni.
  • This represents a rare presentation of C. jejuni infection.

Implications:

  • Highlights the diverse clinical spectrum of Campylobacter jejuni infections.

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  • Suggests considering C. jejuni in the differential diagnosis of chronic bursitis, particularly in endemic regions.
  • Emphasizes the importance of thorough microbiological investigation in atypical infections.