Campylobacter

 Campylobacter is a microaerophilic,   curved   gram-negative rods

The species that are most commonly reported in human diseases are C. jejuni and C. coli

Campylobacteriosis is a zoonosis, a disease transmitted to humans from animals or animal products

Campylobacter species are zoonotic, found in the intestine of many animals and household pets

The main route of transmission is foodborne, through undercooked meat and meat products, as well as raw or contaminated milk

Clinical features

Diarrhea - Can be bloody

Abdominal pain

Fever

Guillain–Barre syndrome is a neurological disorder that can be occur as a complication of Campylobacter infection

Laboratory diagnosis 

Specimen

Freshly collected stool

Gram stain

Curved gram negative bacilli

Culture

1. Transport medium

Cary Blair medium

2. Selective medium

Skirrow’s selective medium

Butzler’s selective medium 

Campy BAP selective medium

Treatment 

Fluid and electrolyte replacement

Specific antimicrobial therapy is indicated only for severe infection or for immunocompromised patients