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[Bacteria of the campylobacter species as cause of enteritis (author's transl)]

V Sticht-Groh, I Rohland

    Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
    |September 28, 1979
    PubMed

    Insights

    Campylobacter fetus subspecies jejuni caused acute gastroenteritis in an eight-year-old boy. This marks the first documented instance of Campylobacter enteritis in Germany.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Gastroenteritis is a common pediatric illness.
    • Campylobacter species are known causes of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide.

    Observation:

    • A specific isolation technique was used to examine fecal samples.
    • The patient was an eight-year-old boy presenting with acute gastroenteritis.

    Findings:

    • Campylobacter fetus subspecies jejuni was identified as the causative pathogen.
    • This represents the first reported case of Campylobacter enteritis in the Federal Republic of Germany.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of specific diagnostic techniques for identifying Campylobacter.
    • Suggests the need for increased surveillance of Campylobacter infections in Germany.
    • Informs public health strategies for managing bacterial gastroenteritis in pediatric populations.

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