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A study of Campylobacter enteritis

A Jones, C Harrop

    The Journal of International Medical Research
    |January 1, 1981
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    Campylobacter infections caused gastro-enteritis in 19 employees. This organism spreads through human contact and requires food handlers to be excluded from work, impacting industry costs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Gastro-enteritis outbreaks can significantly impact employee health and productivity.
    • Understanding the transmission routes of infectious agents is crucial for public health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the cause of gastro-enteritis outbreaks among company employees.
    • To identify the source and transmission of Campylobacter organisms.
    • To determine the implications for food handlers and workplace policies.

    Main Methods:

    • Screening of 432 reported gastro-enteritis outbreaks.
    • Microbiological investigation of affected employees.
    • Analysis of illness duration and organism clearance times.

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    Main Results:

    • Nineteen employees diagnosed with Campylobacter-caused gastro-enteritis.
    • Evidence suggests human-to-human transmission of Campylobacter.
    • Illness duration ranged from 1 to 10 days, with clearance taking 17-19 days.

    Conclusions:

    • Campylobacter should be treated as a food poisoning organism.
    • Infected food handlers require exclusion from work, leading to significant work absence.
    • Effective control measures are needed to mitigate economic impact on industry.