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Campylobacter enteritis associated with undercooked barbecued chicken.

G R Istre, M J Blaser, P Shillam

    American Journal of Public Health
    |November 1, 1984
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    An outbreak of Campylobacter enteritis was linked to undercooked chicken at a family gathering. Proper poultry cooking is crucial to prevent Campylobacter jejuni infections and associated gastrointestinal illness.

    Area of Science:

    • Foodborne illness epidemiology
    • Microbial pathogenesis
    • Public health microbiology

    Background:

    • Campylobacter enteritis is a significant cause of foodborne illness.
    • Family gatherings can present unique challenges for food safety.
    • Campylobacter jejuni is a common bacterial pathogen responsible for enteritis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate an outbreak of Campylobacter enteritis in an extended family.
    • To identify the source and transmission route of the infection.
    • To understand the clinical and immunological response to Campylobacter jejuni infection.

    Main Methods:

    • Case identification and epidemiological investigation of an outbreak.
    • Clinical symptomology and onset of illness.

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  • Microbiological stool sample analysis for Campylobacter jejuni.
  • Serological testing using Immunoglobulin-M-specific indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) titers.

    • Main Results:

    • Eleven of fifteen individuals at a family gathering became ill with symptoms of Campylobacter enteritis.
    • Illness onset occurred a median of four days after the event and was associated with consuming undercooked chicken.
    • Campylobacter jejuni was confirmed in stool specimens from two ill individuals.
    • Elevated Immunoglobulin-M-specific IFA titers to C. jejuni were detected in 80% of ill persons tested, peaking within three weeks.

    Conclusions:

    • Undercooked poultry is a likely source for this Campylobacter enteritis outbreak.
    • Inadequate cooking of poultry poses a significant risk for C. jejuni transmission.
    • Prompt recognition and control measures, including proper food preparation, are essential for preventing future outbreaks.