Campylobacter species
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- Gram-negative bacillus that is a common cause of foodborne illness, especially associated with undercooked poultry
Background
Microbiology
- Oxidase-positive]], catalase positive, curved, Gram [[Catalase::negative"Gram [[Catalase::negative" is not in the list (Gram-positive, Gram-negative, acid-fast, partially acid-fast, Gram-variable) of allowed values for the "Stain" property. bacillus
- Includes Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli
Clinical Manifestations
Complications
Management
- No antibiotics needed if stable
- If requiring antibiotics, use ciprofloxacin or azithomycin for 5 days, or clarithromycin for 7 days
