What is Campylobacteriosis? 🐔🦠
Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial infection caused mainly by Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. It’s one of the most common causes of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide.
How is Campylobacteriosis Transmitted?
- Eating raw or undercooked poultry and meat 🍗🔥
- Drinking contaminated water or milk 🥛💧
- Contact with infected animals, especially poultry 🐓
- Cross-contamination during food preparation
Symptoms
- Diarrhea, often bloody 💩🩸
- Abdominal cramps and pain 🤕
- Fever and chills 🌡️
- Nausea and vomiting 🤢
- Symptoms usually begin 2-5 days after exposure and last about a week
Diagnosis
- Stool culture to identify Campylobacter bacteria
- Sometimes blood tests if infection spreads
Treatment
- Most infections resolve without specific treatment
- Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration 💧
- Antibiotics (like azithromycin) in severe or high-risk cases
- Avoid anti-diarrheal medications unless advised by a doctor
Prevention 🛡️
- Cook poultry and meat thoroughly
- Avoid unpasteurized milk and untreated water
- Practice good hand hygiene and kitchen cleanliness 🧼
- Prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods