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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.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Campylobacteriosis : Campylobacteriosis is often a foodborne bacterial infection usually caused by Campylobacter jejuni. Sx's can include cramps, fever, abdominal pain, watery or even bloody diarrhea & high fever. It is a cause of dysentery. It usually lasts for 2 to 10 days. May only require fluid replacement. It can be diagnosed through stool cultures, gram stain & antigen testing is being developed.

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