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[Enteritis caused by Campylobacter fetus in Navarre]
Revista De Medicina De La Universidad De Navarra
|March 1, 1982
Summary
Campylobacter fetus subspecies jejuni was found in 17 of 605 stool samples. This common bacterial cause of gastroenteritis was frequently isolated, especially in young children.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Campylobacter fetus subspecies jejuni (C. fetus ss jejuni) is a significant human pathogen.
- Gastroenteritis is a common illness, particularly in children.
- Accurate identification of bacterial pathogens in stool is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of C. fetus ss jejuni in stool samples.
- To compare the isolation frequency of C. fetus ss jejuni with other common enteric pathogens.
Main Methods:
- Stool samples from 605 patients were analyzed.
- Selective Skirrow media was used for the isolation of C. fetus ss jejuni.
- Isolation frequencies of C. fetus ss jejuni were compared with Yersinia enterocolitica, Shigella sonnei, E. coli, and Salmonella.
Main Results:
- C. fetus ss jejuni was identified in 17 (2.8%) of the 605 stool samples.
- The majority of positive cases (13/17) were children, with 11 being two years old or younger.
- The isolation frequency of C. fetus ss jejuni exceeded that of Y. enterocolitica, S. sonnei, and E. coli, but was lower than Salmonella.
Conclusions:
- C. fetus ss jejuni is a prevalent cause of bacterial gastroenteritis, especially in young children.
- Skirrow media is effective for isolating C. fetus ss jejuni from stool samples.
- C. fetus ss jejuni is a significant enteric pathogen, frequently isolated in clinical settings.