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)
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