Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Campylobacter enteritis.

M A Karmali, P C Fleming

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |June 23, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Campylobacter enteritis, a common cause of bacterial diarrhea, presents with fever, pain, and bloody stools. Erythromycin can cure infections, but monitoring for resistant strains is crucial.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Activity of ceftazidime against Pseudomonas aeruginosa from bacteraemic and fibrocystic patients.

    The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy·2009
    Same author

    Cross-protection against challenge by intravenous Escherichia coli verocytotoxin 1 (VT1) in rabbits immunized with VT2 toxoid.

    Canadian journal of microbiology·2002
    Same author

    Antibody response to Shiga toxins Stx2 and Stx1 in children with enteropathic hemolytic-uremic syndrome.

    Journal of clinical microbiology·2001
    Same author

    Escherichia coli Shiga toxins induce apoptosis in epithelial cells that is regulated by the Bcl-2 family.

    American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology·2000
    Same author

    The nature of immunity to the Escherichia coli Shiga toxins (verocytotoxins) and options for toxoid immunization.

    Japanese journal of medical science & biology·1999
    Same author

    Evaluation of a microplate latex agglutination method (Verotox-F assay) for detecting and characterizing verotoxins (Shiga toxins) in Escherichia coli.

    Journal of clinical microbiology·1999
    Same journal

    Tularaemia; a problem in diagnosis.

    Canadian Medical Association journal·2010
    Same journal

    CONTROL of cancer.

    Canadian Medical Association journal·2010
    Same journal

    Bilateral diphtheritic external otitis treated with sulfathiazole.

    Canadian Medical Association journal·2010
    Same journal

    Hypoplastic anaemia treated with transfusions and folic acid fraction.

    Canadian Medical Association journal·2010
    Same journal

    Lauron in rheumatoid arthritis; a further report.

    Canadian Medical Association journal·2010
    Same journal

    HOW the socialist looks at national health service in England.

    Canadian Medical Association journal·2010
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Campylobacter jejuni/coli is a frequent bacterial cause of diarrhea across all age groups.
    • Campylobacter enteritis symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, and often bloody stools.
    • While severe vomiting and dehydration are rare, the infection can persist for weeks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the historical background and current knowledge of Campylobacter enteritis.
    • To discuss diagnostic methods, treatment options, and emerging challenges like antibiotic resistance.

    Main Methods:

    • Direct phase-contrast microscopy for rapid presumptive diagnosis.
    • Stool culture on selective media under microaerophilic conditions at 42°C for isolation.
    • Review of existing literature on Campylobacter enteritis epidemiology and clinical features.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • The incubation period is typically 2-5 days, with symptoms including fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
    • Bloody stools are common, while significant vomiting and dehydration are infrequent.
    • Erythromycin offers a rapid cure for moderate to severe cases and immunocompromised patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Early diagnosis can be achieved through microscopy, with culture confirming the presence of Campylobacter.
    • Erythromycin is effective, but the emergence of resistant strains necessitates careful monitoring.
    • Further research into strain differentiation is needed for a complete understanding of Campylobacter epidemiology.