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- About Campylobacter infection | Campylobacter | CDC
Campylobacter cause the most bacterial diarrheal illnesses in the United States CDC estimates that 1 5 million people in the United States get ill from Campylobacter every year
- Clinical Overview of Campylobacter | Campylobacter | CDC
Campylobacter is a gram-negative, microaerophilic genus of bacteria of the family Campylobacteraceae More than 20 species of Campylobacter exist, not all of which cause human illness
- Symptoms of Campylobacter Infection | Campylobacter | CDC
Symptoms of Campylobacter Infection Key points Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps Most people fully recover within 7 days Campylobacter infection can lead to other health problems, including irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, and nerve damage
- Treatment of Campylobacter Infection | Campylobacter | CDC
Most people with Campylobacter infection get better without using antibiotics Antibiotics are sometimes used to treat severe illness caused by Campylobacter infection
- Preventing Campylobacter Infection | Campylobacter | CDC
Campylobacter infections are preventable Learn about steps you can take to avoid an infection
- Diagnosis of Campylobacter Infection | Campylobacter | CDC
Campylobacter infections can sometimes be serious This is especially true for people at risk for severe illness – including people 65 years and older, pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Campylobacter | CDC
Guillain-Barré Syndrome At a glance Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition that causes nerve damage Symptoms include muscle weakness, tingling, and sometimes paralysis Campylobacter infection is one of the most common causes of GBS in the United States
- Outbreaks of Campylobacter Infections | Campylobacter | CDC
The list on this page includes multistate outbreak investigations involving Campylobacter and some notable single-state outbreaks For a fuller listing of outbreaks reported to CDC, please use the Bacteria, Enterics, Ameba, and Mycotics (BEAM) Dashboard
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