Campylobacter

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Campylobacter

Definition

  • Gram-negative bacillus that is a common cause of foodborne illness, especially associated with undercooked poultry

Management

  • No antibiotics needed if stable
  • If requiring antibiotics, use ciprofloxacin or azithomycin for 5 days, or clarithromycin for 7 days

Complications

  • Guillian-Barré syndrome (GBS)
  • MALT lymphoma