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Campylobacter enteritis in general practice

E J Kendall, E I Tanner

    The Journal of Hygiene
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Campylobacter enteritis is a significant cause of acute infectious diarrhea, particularly in infants. This study quanties the incidence of Campylobacter infections in a general practice setting, highlighting its community impact.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Campylobacter enteritis is a common gastrointestinal infection.
    • Understanding its incidence and clinical features is crucial for public health management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence and clinical features of Campylobacter enteritis.
    • To assess the prevalence of thermophilic Campylobacter species in a general practice population.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study over three years in a defined general practice population.
    • Faecal specimens cultured from patients with acute enteritis.
    • Calculation of projected infection rates by age group.

    Main Results:

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  • 34 out of 168 (20.2%) patients submitting specimens were positive for Campylobacter.
  • Projected annual infection rates ranged from 5.4% in infants to 0.3% in 5-14 year olds.
  • Campylobacters were isolated from 14.9% of all acute enteritis patients with specimens sent to the lab.

    • Conclusions:

    • Thermophilic Campylobacter species are a major cause of acute enteritis in the community.
    • Infants represent a high-risk group for Campylobacter infections.
    • The findings underscore the importance of laboratory diagnostics for Campylobacter in enteritis cases.