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Campylobacteriosis

Last edited: 4/22/2026

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. 12

Diagnosis

  • 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. 12
  • Management

  • 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) 1
  • References

    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

    Original source

    1. [1]
      Patient-reported complications associated with Campylobacter jejuni infection.Schönberg-Norio D, Mattila L, Lauhio A, Katila ML, Kaukoranta SS, Koskela M et al. Epidemiology and infection (2010)
    2. [2]
      Isolation of Campylobacter fetus from recent cases of human vibriosis.Hallett AF, Botha PL, Logan A The Journal of hygiene (1977)

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