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Bacteraemia caused by Campylobacter spp

C Ladrón de Guevara¹, J Gonzalez, P Peña

¹Department of Microbiology, La Paz Hospital, Madrid, Spain.

Journal of Clinical Pathology

|February 1, 1994

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Campylobacter infections, including Campylobacter jejuni and C coli, can lead to bloodstream infections (bacteraemia). This risk is higher in immunocompromised individuals, newborns, and post-surgery patients with diarrhea.

Area of Science:

Microbiology
Infectious Diseases
Clinical Medicine

Background:

The genus Campylobacter is a significant cause of human infections globally.
Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli are primary agents of acute gastroenteritis worldwide.
The incidence of bacteraemia resulting from C. jejuni enteritis is not well-established.

Observation:

Seven cases of bacteraemia were identified, involving C. jejuni or C. coli.
The affected patients included five immunocompromised adults, a newborn, and a patient with a history of abdominal surgery.
All patients who developed bacteraemia had experienced diarrhea due to Campylobacter infection.

Findings:

Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli can cause bacteraemia in humans.
Specific patient populations, such as the immunocompromised, neonates, and post-surgical individuals, are at increased risk.

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Diarrhea associated with Campylobacter infection is a precursor to potential bacteraemia.

Implications:

Highlights the potential severity of common Campylobacter infections.
Suggests the need for increased vigilance for bacteraemia in at-risk patient groups.
Informs clinical practice regarding the management of Campylobacter infections and associated complications.