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Enteric Campylobacteriosis

A disease that is mostly found in African areas and also in Central America, Enteric Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial and highly contagious disease. It is an infection of the small intestine that is generally caused by a class concerning bacteria. This class of bacteria is typically known as Campylobacter; the most common causes of diarrhea and intestinal infection worldwide. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1.3 billion people get affected by Enteric Campylobacteriosis annually. This shows how common and contagious this disease is. Usually, only a small number of people are infected at a time. But the disease then transfers from one person to another and continue to spread.

Causes of Enteric Campylobacteriosis

Many species of the infection are generally result of a bacteria called Campylobacter jejuni. These species are commonly found in birds and animals like chicken. These animals provide the bacteria with an ideal living situation. Yet, the most common way to get infected with the bacteria is by eating raw or undercooked poultry. Other bacterias that can cause infection are Campylobacter fetus and Campylobacter coli. Some other things that may risk the chances of getting infected are listed below:

• Medical or international tourism to developing countries
• Drinking unclear and unfresh water
• Cross-contamination
• Drinking Unpasteurized Milk

Symptoms of Enteric Campylobacteriosis

It takes about two to three days for the symptoms of Enteric Campylobacteriosis to appear. In some cases, the patient does not feel any symptoms. But if the symptoms appear, it may include the following ones:

• Diarrhea and Sometimes Bloody Feces
• Abdominal Pain
• Abdominal Cramping
• Fever, Headache, and Muscle Pain
• Dehydration
• Vomiting
• A Constant Feeling that you Need to Pass Stool.

Other not so common symptoms, but may appear includes

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Dry Mouth
• Tiredness
• Oliguria

Diagnosis of Enteric Campylobacteriosis

For the diagnosis of Enteric Campylobacteriosis, the most important thing that doctor will do is that he will ask about your recent tours to other countries. Your medical history might also prove helpful. Your family report will also be taken to check whether if someone else is also sick or not. The best primary method of Diagnosing Enteric Campylobacteriosis is Stool Culture. Sample of this stool will be sent to one of the best laboratories near you. This will help them to identify the bacteria. This stool may also be examined under the microscope. During the diagnosis, the presence of red blood cell and white blood cells is an indication of having an infection.

Treatment of Enteric Campylobacteriosis

Generally, no treatment of EC is required. The infection usually resolves on its own after a few days. In most of the cases, the victim usually recovers within two to three days without any specific treatment. However, Antibiotics like Erythromycin, Ciprofloxacin, and Azithromycin may be used early to shorten the duration of symptoms. You can even contact us, the Global Patient Transfer team, to find out the best hospital near you and according to your medical services requirements.