Campylobacter gastroenteritis: Symptoms and treatment - Medical News Today
Campylobacter gastroenteritis is a type of stomach infection that occurs due to Campylobacter bacteria. People may refer to it as food poisoning. Most cases are likely to occur as a result of eating undercooked meat such as chicken or beef or unwashed produce. The infection impacts the small intestine and causes a range of gastrointestinal symptoms. This article discusses campylobacter gastroenteritis, including its symptoms, causes, and treatment options. It also looks at ways to prevent the condition and examines its link to pet food and sandboxes. Campylobacter gastroenteritis is a common intestinal infection that occurs due to Campylobacter bacteria. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Campylobacter bacteria are the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal illness, affecting 1.5 million people in the United States each year. The bacteria may be present in the meat or milk of an animal or pass to water or produce through feces or contact with infec