Campylobacter

Infection caused by gram-negative , spiral-shaped microaerophobic bacteria of the family Campylobacteraceae ( CDC ) Campylobacteriosis is the disease caused by the infection with Campylobacter.

Campylobacter belong to a distinct group of specialized bacteria designated rRNA superfamily VI of class Proteobacteria Gram negative rods slender motile , non spore forming First isolated in 1906 from aborting sheep in UK Currently there are 17 species and 6 sub-species assigned to the genus Campylobacter C.jejuni ( 90 % ) and C.coli- most common bacterial cause of human gastroenteritis and are the most common cause of food-borne diarrhoea in many industrialized countries

How common -One of the most widespread infectious disease of the last century Responsible for a great majority of deaths in children due to diarrhoea in Sub-Saharan Africa Prevalence has increased in both developed and developing world in the last decade Campylobacter jejuni is a major cause of gastroenteritis worldwide Campylobacter is becoming more common in older men.

Transmission/ Incubation -Transmission- Oral routeMost cases sporadic and associated with- ○ consuming raw or uncooked meat ( particularly poultry )○ unpasteurized milk○ untreated water○ owning domestic pets with diarrhoea○ drinking milk contaminated by birds ( occasionally )○ Animal to human → close contact...