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[Infantile Campylobacter enteritis (author's transl)]

C Bosch, H G Sahl, H W Rotthauwe

    Klinische Padiatrie
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Campylobacter enteritis in children is common and often mild, usually resolving with symptomatic treatment. Erythromycin showed promise in a few severe cases, but its overall benefit requires further study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Campylobacter enteritis is a significant pediatric gastrointestinal infection.
    • Its incidence is comparable to Salmonella enteritis, highlighting its public health relevance.
    • Understanding transmission routes and clinical presentations is crucial for effective management.

    Observation:

    • A study observed 9 children with Campylobacter enteritis over 8 months.
    • Patients ranged from 3 days to 4 years old.
    • Clinical features included fever, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea.

    Findings:

    • Most cases (7/9) were mild and resolved with symptomatic therapy.
    • Erythromycin therapy led to prompt recovery in 2 cases.
    • Campylobacter fetus subspecies intestinalis infections were more associated with complications, while subspecies jejuni primarily caused enteritis.

    Implications:

    • Domestic and farm animals, including poultry, are identified as key sources of Campylobacter infection.
    • Human-to-human transmission is probable.
    • While Campylobacter fetus is sensitive to certain antibiotics like erythromycin, the definitive advantage of antibiotic therapy for enteritis remains unestablished.

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