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 infection in children].

R Behrens, M Kist, H Helwig

    Immunitat Und Infektion
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Campylobacter jejuni/coli enteritis is a common infection in children, often presenting with fever and bloody diarrhea. Symptomatic treatment led to recovery in five pediatric cases, highlighting the importance of diagnosis.

    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

    Evaluation of force pain thresholds to ensure collision safety in worker-robot collaborative operations.

    Frontiers in robotics and AI·2024
    Same author

    A statistical model to predict the occurrence of blunt impact injuries on the human hand-arm system.

    Journal of biomechanics·2023
    Same author

    A Statistical Model to Determine Biomechanical Limits for Physically Safe Interactions With Collaborative Robots.

    Frontiers in robotics and AI·2022
    Same author

    Impact of new operational dosimetric quantities on individual monitoring services.

    Journal of radiological protection : official journal of the Society for Radiological Protection·2021
    Same author

    Virtual reality successfully provides anxiolysis to laboring women undergoing epidural placement.

    Journal of clinical anesthesia·2019
    Same author

    MEASUREMENT OF OPERATIONAL QUANTITIES Hp(0.07) AND Hp(3) FOR INDIGENOUSLY DEVELOPED 106Ru/106Rh SOURCE USING AN EXTRAPOLATION CHAMBER.

    Radiation protection dosimetry·2019

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Campylobacter infections are a significant cause of enteritis, comparable in epidemiological importance to Salmonella.
    • While Campylobacter jejuni/coli enteritis can be severe, prompt diagnosis allows for effective treatment.
    • Infections with Campylobacter fetus ssp. fetus in neonates are life-threatening, underscoring the critical need for early diagnosis.

    Observation:

    • Five cases of Campylobacter enteritis in children aged 2, 8, and 10 years were observed.
    • Clinical presentation included high fever, frequent watery, bloody stools, and altered white blood cell counts (leukocytosis or leukopenia).
    • Elevated Blood Sedimentation Rate (BSR) was noted in the observed cases.

    Findings:

    • All five children recovered and became asymptomatic.
    • Recovery was achieved through symptomatic treatment alone, without the need for specific antibacterial therapy.
    • The study emphasizes the importance of recognizing Campylobacter infections in children.

    Implications:

    • Early diagnosis and symptomatic management are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric Campylobacter enteritis.
    • Understanding the clinical presentation and course of Campylobacter infections aids in timely intervention.
    • This study contributes to the knowledge base for managing Campylobacter infections in pediatric populations.

    Related Experiment Videos