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Campylobacter |
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CampylobacterGenus of gram-negative spiral-shaped bacteria infecting mammals. Many species, especially C. fetus, cause miscarriage in sheep and cattle. C. jejuni is a common cause of food poisoning. Sources include meats (particularly chicken) and unpasteurized milk. Infection causes acute gastroenteritis, fever, headache, and joint and muscle pain; nerve damage and death may occur in severe cases. Campylobacter [‚kam·pə·lə′bak·tər] (microbiology) A genus of bacteria in the family Spirillaceae; spirally curved rods that are motile by means of a polar flagellum at one or both poles. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Fluoroquinolone use in poultry production selects for fluoroquinolone-resistant Campylobacter populations and is associated with an increase in fluoroquinolone-resistant Campylobacter infections in humans via poultry exposure (Gupta et al. However, severe or long-lasting Campylobacter infections do occur and may justify antimicrobial drug therapy. In general, most Campylobacter infections are believed to be transmitted zoonotically to humans from various animal reservoirs, including poultry, cattle, pigs and from household pets, including cats and dogs, although the epidemiology and routes of transmission are still not completely understood. |
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