You can prevent campylobacteriosis by: washing hands carefully. keeping your food preparation areas clean. avoiding unpasteurized milk. cooking your food at the appropriate temperatures. being careful when dealing with animals. using caution when swimming.
Is there a cure for campylobacteriosis?
Most people recover from Campylobacter infection without antibiotic treatment. Patients should drink extra fluids as long as diarrhea lasts. Some people with, or at risk for, severe illness might need antibiotic treatment.
What causes campylobacteriosis?
Campylobacteriosis is an infection caused by bacteria of the genus Campylobacter. These bacteria live in the intestines of healthy birds, and raw poultry meat commonly has Campylobacter on it.
How contagious is campylobacteriosis?
Campylobacter is not usually spread from one person to another, but this can happen if the infected person does not thoroughly wash their hands after using the bathroom. Infected people will continue to pass the bacteria in their feces for a few days to a week or more.
Is campylobacteriosis serious?
Is Campylobacter infection serious? Most people with a Campylobacter infection recover completely within a week, although some shed (get rid of) Campylobacter bacteria in their stool for weeks after recovery. Campylobacter infection rarely results in long-term health problems.
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