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* Gram-negative bacillus that is a common cause of foodborne illness, especially associated with undercooked poultry |
* Gram-negative bacillus that is a common cause of foodborne illness, especially associated with undercooked poultry |
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| + | == Background == |
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| + | === Microbiology === |
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| + | * [[Has oxidase test::Oxidase-positive]], [[Has catalase test::catalase-positive]], curved, [[Has Gram stain::Gram-negative]] [[Has shape::bacillus]] |
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| + | * Includes [[Campylobacter jejuni]] and [[Campylobacter coli]] |
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== Management == |
== Management == |
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Revision as of 10:58, 9 November 2019
- Gram-negative bacillus that is a common cause of foodborne illness, especially associated with undercooked poultry
Background
Microbiology
- Oxidase-positive, catalase-positive, curved, Gram-negative bacillus
- Includes Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli
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
