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Campylobacter Gastroenteritis

D R Snydman

    American Family Physician
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Campylobacter fetus ss. jejuni is a common cause of gastroenteritis, often presenting with diarrhea and abdominal pain. Erythromycin is the recommended treatment for this infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Campylobacter fetus ss. jejuni is increasingly identified as a frequent cause of gastroenteritis.
    • Its prevalence in diarrheal cases now surpasses Salmonella and Shigella.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the clinical presentation and therapeutic recommendations for Campylobacter fetus ss. jejuni infections.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical data and diagnostic findings associated with Campylobacter fetus ss. jejuni infections.
    • Analysis of symptoms, endoscopic, and radiological findings.
    • Evaluation of therapeutic outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Common symptoms include fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, myalgia, and headache.

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  • Bloody diarrhea is observed in approximately 50% of patients.
  • Acute colitis mimicking inflammatory bowel disease has been described.

    • Conclusions:

    • Campylobacter fetus ss. jejuni is a significant pathogen in gastroenteritis.
    • Erythromycin is the primary therapeutic agent for Campylobacter fetus ss. jejuni infections.