CAMPYLOBACTER


Meaning of CAMPYLOBACTER in English

n.

Genus of gram-negative spiral-shaped bacteria infecting mammals.

Many species, especially C. fetus , cause miscarriage in sheep and cattle. C. jejuni is a common cause of food poisoning . Sources include meats (particularly chicken) and unpasteurized milk. Infection causes acute gastroenteritis , fever, headache, and joint and muscle pain; nerve damage and death may occur in severe cases.

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