Cdc estimates that 1.5 million people in the united states get ill from campylobacter every year. Learn about the symptoms of campylobacter infection, complications, and when to call your doctor. Get key information about campylobacter and guidance for diagnosing and treating infections. Most people with campylobacter infection get better without using antibiotics Antibiotics are sometimes used to treat severe illness caused by campylobacter infection. Learn about steps you can take to avoid an infection.
Get information on campylobacter outbreaks, including investigation notices and food safety alerts. Learn about when and why you might need to get tested for campylobacter infection. For detection of bacteria, routine stool culture will identify campylobacter, shigella, salmonella, aeromonas, and plesiomonas Special culture methods are required for yersinia and vibrio species Difficile can be made by antigen detection and pcr. Some strains (kinds) of campylobacter have spread to people through contact with dogs, especially pet store puppies
