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CampylobacterGenus of bacteria that cause serious outbreaks of gastroenteritis. The bacteria grow best at 43°C, and so are well suited to the digestive tract of birds. Poultry is therefore the most likely source of a Campylobacter outbreak, although the bacteria can also be transmitted via beef or milk. Campylobacter can survive in water for up to 15 days, so may be present in drinking water if supplies are contaminated by sewage or reservoirs are polluted by seagulls. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Fluoroquinolone use in poultry production selects for fluoroquinolone-resistant Campylobacter populations and is associated with an increase in fluoroquinolone-resistant Campylobacter infections in humans via poultry exposure (Gupta et al. However, severe or long-lasting Campylobacter infections do occur and may justify antimicrobial drug therapy. In general, most Campylobacter infections are believed to be transmitted zoonotically to humans from various animal reservoirs, including poultry, cattle, pigs and from household pets, including cats and dogs, although the epidemiology and routes of transmission are still not completely understood. |
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