Post-infectious sequelae after Campylobacter enteric infection: a pilot study in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Campylobacter is a leading cause of gastroenteritis across the globe caused by the ingestion of contaminated food, water, or contact with animals carrying Campylobacter bacteria. The resulting disease, campylobacteriosis, is usually self-limiting, but cases may develop post-infectious sequelae (PIS) such as gastrointestinal disorders, neurological disorders, and joint disorders. The objective of this study was to estimate a crude incidence rate for PIS among Campylobacter cases in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA and to determine the feasibility of conducting a larger scale study to understand chronic outcomes from campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis.

Methods

The pilot study spanned from August 1, 2016, to August 31, 2017. During this time, cases of campylobacterios

SUBMITTER: Barrett E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6103860 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature