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Epidemiology of campylobacter enteritis
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|January 1, 1982
Summary
Campylobacter jejuni/coli (CJC) is a common cause of acute bacterial diarrhea, particularly in young adults. Most infections are mild and resolve within a month, with effective antibiotic options available.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Campylobacter jejuni/coli (CJC) is a significant pathogen causing bacterial diarrhea worldwide.
- Understanding the epidemiology and clinical presentation of CJC infections is crucial for public health management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni/coli (CJC) in patients with acute diarrhea.
- To investigate the clinical features, treatment outcomes, and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of CJC infections.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study analyzing stool cultures from 5571 patients with acute diarrhea and 2000 healthy controls.
- Clinical data, including symptoms, hospitalization rates, and antibiotic treatments, were collected and analyzed.
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed on 435 isolated CJC strains.
Main Results:
- CJC was identified in 6.9% of patients with acute diarrhea, significantly higher than in controls (0.25%).
- Common symptoms included abdominal pain (84%), fever (35%), and watery diarrhea (37%).
- Erythromycin and doxycycline were frequently used antibiotics, and most strains showed sensitivity to aminoglycosides, erythromycin, doxycycline, chloramphenicol, and nalidixic acid.
Conclusions:
- Campylobacter jejuni/coli (CJC) is a prevalent cause of bacterial diarrhea in Sweden, including domestically acquired infections.
- Campylobacter enteritis is generally not severe, with most patients recovering without hospitalization.
- Effective antibiotic treatments are available, with specific drugs showing high efficacy against common strains.