CAMPYLOBACTER Meaning and
Definition
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Campylobacter is a genus of bacteria that is widely recognized for its potential to cause gastrointestinal infections in humans and animals. It is a spiral-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium that belongs to the family Campylobacteraceae. The most common species within this genus that affect humans is Campylobacter jejuni, although other species such as Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter fetus can also be pathogenic.
These bacteria are known to thrive in a variety of environments, particularly in the intestines of animals, including birds, mammals, and reptiles. They are often present in the feces of infected animals, and humans can contract Campylobacter infections by consuming contaminated food, most commonly undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, or contaminated water.
Campylobacter infections, also referred to as campylobacteriosis, typically result in symptoms such as diarrhea (often bloody), abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting. The condition is usually self-limiting and resolves within a week. However, in severe cases or individuals with compromised immune systems, the infection can lead to more serious complications, such as bloodstream infections or Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder.
Prevention of Campylobacter infections involves proper food handling and hygiene practices, including thorough cooking of poultry, washing hands before and after handling raw meat, and avoiding consumption of raw or unpasteurized milk. Treatment typically involves supportive measures to manage symptoms, such as rehydration, and in some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Common Misspellings for CAMPYLOBACTER
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Etymology of CAMPYLOBACTER
The word "Campylobacter" is derived from two Greek words: "campylos" meaning "curved" or "bent", and "bakterion" meaning "little rod" or "little staff". The name was coined in 1963 by two researchers, Blair and Taylor, to describe the characteristic curved or spiral shape of the bacteria.
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