C162 Infections due to campylobacter and related organisms

Definition

Etiology

Epidemiology

Pathology and pathogenesis

Transmission

Ingestion of contaminated foods, especially undercooked poultry
Direct contact with domesticated animals (eg, dogs)

Clinical manifestations

Common cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome

Complications

Local suppurative complications

Cholecystitis, pancreatitis, cystitis

Post-infectious sequelae

Reactive arthritis (2.5%); nonspecific rheumatologic symptoms (~10%)
Guillain-Barré syndrome (1 of every 1,000-2,000 cases)
Immunoproliferative small-intestinal disease (alpha chain disease)

Diagnosis

Differential diagnosis

Treatment

Prognosis

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