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[Campylobacter jejuni gastroenteritis. 1 year's case review]
Insights
Campylobacter jejuni infections are common in infants, particularly during their first year of life. Routine stool testing for Campylobacter is recommended for children with diarrhea.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Campylobacter gastroenteritis is a significant cause of diarrheal illness in children.
- It is more prevalent than Salmonella gastroenteritis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of Campylobacter jejuni in infants with diarrhea.
- To describe the clinical and epidemiological features of Campylobacter infections in this age group.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 229 diarrheal stool samples from children aged 1-18 months over 12 months.
- Clinical data collection on symptoms and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Campylobacter jejuni was isolated in 19.21% of samples.
- Peak incidence occurred in the first year of life.
- Diarrhea was universal (100%), with 25% exhibiting bloody stools.
Conclusions:
- Campylobacter jejuni is a frequent pathogen in infant diarrhea.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.
- Routine microbiological investigation for Campylobacter is advised for all infants presenting with diarrheal symptoms.
Abstract:
This paper reports the incidence of Campylobacter jejuni isolation (19,21%) among 229 samples of diarrheal stools examined during a period of 12 months and which corresponded to children whose ages were between 1 and 18 months. Campylobacter gastroenteritis is more common than salmonella gastroenteritis. A peak incidence was observed in the first year of life. The various clinical aspects of the infection are examined: Diarrhea was the most frequent symptom (100%) with macroscopic blood in stools in 25% of the cases. Some epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects are commented upon. Clinical course with or without antibiotic treatment was favorable. Microbiological search of Campylobacter must be carried out as a routine in every child that presents diarrheal symptomatology.