Question 1

do i have campylobacter infection?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of campylobacter infection?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly: Abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Question 3

how worried should i be about campylobacter infection after my brother has been sick?

Accepted Answer

Caution advised: Campylobacter is and infection causing diarrhea, which is often bloody.  It is commonly found in uncooked foods such as poultry.  It is also spread through a fecal/oral route from human to human, so it can be prevented with good hand washing.  It is self-limited, but without treatment can last up to two weeks.  Treatment with certain antibiotics can shorten the course of the disease.

Question 4

explain the condition called a campylobacter infection.?

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Diarrhea: Campylobacter is a bacterial genus that includes the species "jejuni" which is one of many bacterial species that often cause acute, infectious diarrhea. It is self-limiting, rarely lasts >7-10 days, and can be treated with antibiotics but doesn't necessarily require treatment other than fluid replacement.

Question 5

i'm 39 weeks and have campylobacter infection.can it hurt my baby..?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful this late: Campylobacteriosis infection can result in transmission to the placenta, and if it happens early enough in the pregancy it can cause harm to the baby. However, you are very close to delivery and, i assume, undergoing treatment, so it seems highly unlikely that your baby would be at risk. You should check with your obstetrician to be sure, however.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with campylobacter infection after 6 weeks of symptoms.  i was given zithromax for 3 days but my symptoms remain.  what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Second opinion: you may have  a resistant bacterial infection or need a stronger antibiotic therapy. Call your physician for recheck.

Question 7

burning stinging sensation in on palms and fingers of hands for two days, no injuries. recent campylobacter infection. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Urinary tract: Often with the stinging sensation its a urinary tract infection but you should see a doctor to be the campylobactor is gone.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: campylobacter?

Accepted Answer

Entritis: caused by campylobacter jejuni.with abdominal pain fever diarrhea and blood in the stools
requires an exam ,stoolexam and culture and treatment with antibiotics

Question 9

can campylobacter be linked to legionella?

Accepted Answer

No: Campylobacter and legionella are 2 different bacteria. Campylobacter causes food-borne illness from contaminated, undercooked or raw poultry. It causes diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Legionella is a bacteria that can cause pneumonia and flu-like illness. It is usually contracted from contaminated water sources, such as pools and cooling systems.

Question 10

is campylobacter jejuni contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: It is more likely to come from an infected animal such as poultry than from another person infected with it.

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