Overview
Campylobacteriosis is primarily caused by Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter fetus, leading to gastroenteritis with potential for serious complications including reactive arthritis and systemic infections like pericarditis. 12Diagnosis
Stool culture remains the gold standard for confirming Campylobacter infection.
Serotyping of C. jejuni isolates can provide additional epidemiological information.
Blood cultures may be necessary in severe cases or systemic infections, especially with C. fetus. 12Management
First-line treatment typically involves macrolides (e.g., azithromycin) or fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin) for systemic infections.
Antimicrobial therapy does not prevent complications such as musculoskeletal symptoms post-infection. 1
Supportive care includes hydration and symptomatic relief for gastrointestinal symptoms.Special Populations
Pediatrics: C. fetus infections can occur in children, sometimes complicated by malnutrition (e.g., kwashiorkor). 2
Elderly and Comorbidities: No specific data provided in abstracts; general management principles apply.
Pregnancy: Not specifically addressed in provided abstracts.Key Recommendations
Perform stool cultures for definitive diagnosis of Campylobacteriosis. (Evidence: Moderate) 1
Consider blood cultures in severe cases or suspected systemic infections, particularly with C. fetus. (Evidence: Moderate) 2
Antimicrobial treatment is common but does not prevent musculoskeletal complications post-infection; focus on supportive care. (Evidence: Weak) 1References
1 Schönberg-Norio D, Mattila L, Lauhio A, Katila ML, Kaukoranta SS, Koskela M et al.. Patient-reported complications associated with Campylobacter jejuni infection. Epidemiology and infection 2010. link
2 Hallett AF, Botha PL, Logan A. Isolation of Campylobacter fetus from recent cases of human vibriosis. The Journal of hygiene 1977. link