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Gastroenteritis associated with Campylobacter cinaedi.

M L Grayson1, W Tee, B Dwyer

  • 1Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|February 20, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Atypical Campylobacter cinaedi infections cause gastroenteritis, particularly in homosexual men. Diagnosis requires specific culture methods, as standard tests are ineffective for this emerging pathogen.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Atypical Campylobacter species are increasingly linked to gastroenteritis in specific populations.
  • Campylobacter cinaedi is an atypical Campylobacter species.
  • Gastroenteritis is a common condition affecting the digestive system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical and laboratory features of gastroenteritis caused by Campylobacter cinaedi.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and optimal culture conditions for Campylobacter cinaedi.
  • To raise awareness of Campylobacter cinaedi as a potential cause of diarrhea in at-risk groups.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of four patients with Campylobacter cinaedi infection.
  • Clinical and laboratory data collection.
  • Microbiological culture techniques, including specific incubation conditions and media.

Main Results:

  • Four cases of Campylobacter cinaedi gastroenteritis were identified in men (three homosexual, one heterosexual).
  • Clinical presentation was similar to other mild gastrointestinal infections and self-resolved.
  • Faecal microscopy was not useful for diagnosis.
  • Successful culture required specific conditions: 37°C incubation under microaerophilic conditions on cephalothin-free media.

Conclusions:

  • Campylobacter cinaedi can cause gastroenteritis, presenting similarly to common gut infections.
  • Standard diagnostic procedures may not detect Campylobacter cinaedi; specialized culture techniques are necessary.
  • Campylobacter cinaedi should be considered in the differential diagnosis of diarrhea, especially in homosexual men.

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