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Campylobacter enteritis in children.

M A Karmali, P C Fleming

    The Journal of Pediatrics
    |April 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Campylobacter enteritis in children presents with fever, diarrhea, and bloody stools. Early diagnosis via microscopy and effective treatment with erythromycin are key for recovery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Campylobacter enteritis is a common childhood illness.
    • Understanding its clinical presentation and diagnostic methods is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical features of Campylobacter enteritis in children.
    • To evaluate diagnostic techniques and treatment efficacy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 37 pediatric cases over six months.
    • Clinical observation, direct phase-contrast microscopy of stools, bacterial culture, and serologic assays.
    • Assessment of erythromycin treatment and Skirrow-type selective medium.

    Main Results:

    • Fever, diarrhea, and bloody stools were prevalent (approx. 90%).

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  • Abdominal pain common in older children; vomiting and dehydration were infrequent.
  • Rapid diagnosis possible with phase-contrast microscopy; erythromycin effective, clearing cultures in 48 hours.

    • Conclusions:

    • Campylobacter enteritis in children has characteristic symptoms.
    • Phase-contrast microscopy offers rapid diagnosis.
    • Erythromycin is an effective treatment, and selective medium can be optimized.