Heather Duncan, MPH StudentWalden University

PH 6165-4Instructor: Dr. Stephen D. Arnold

Summer 2009

Most common cause of diarrheal illness in the U.S.

Causes 2 million (or more) cases of illness each year in the U.S.

Bacterial pathogen found in a variety of environments, particularly birds

Infections occur primarily in the summer

Campylobacter. (2008, May 21). Retrieved July 4, 2009, from CDC Disease Listing: http://www.cdc.gov/nczvded/dfbmd/disease_listing/campylobacter_gi.html

Most common cause of diarrheal illness in the U.S.

Cause 2 million (or more) cases of illness each year in the U.S.

Bacterial pathogen found in a variety of environments, particularly birds

Infections occur primarily in the summer

CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS

Campylobacter. (2008, May 21). Retrieved July 4, 2009, from CDC Disease Listing: http://www.cdc.gov/nczvded/dfbmd/disease_listing/campylobacter_gi.html

Diarrhea

Stomach Cramps

Fever

Nausea

Vomiting

Campylobacter. (2008, May 21). Retrieved July 4, 2009, from CDC Disease Listing:http://www.cdc.gov/nczvded/dfbmd/disease_listing/campylobacter_gi.html

Reactive arthritis

Guillian-Barre Syndrome

Septicemia

Miscarriage

DeathCampylobacter jejuni. (2009, May 4). Retrieved June 16, 2009, from FDA-Bad Bug Book: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/ucm070024.htm

Everyone!

Campylobacter jejuni. (2009, May 4). Retrieved June 16, 2009, from FDA-Bad Bug Book: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/ucm070024.htm

Chickens!!! (and other poultry)

Most common source

Carried in GI tract of healthy animals

Outbreak of Campylobacter Enteritis Associated with Cross-Contamination of Food-Oklahoma, 1996. (1998, February 27). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from MMWR: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm4707.pdf

Cows

Unpasteurized milk

Milk products (like cheese) made from unpasteurized milk

Campylobacter jejuni- An emerging pathogen. (1999, January-March). Retrieved July 11, 2009, from Emerging Infectious Disease: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol5no1/altekruse.htm

Waterborne

Pets

Rare human transmission

Campylobacter and Drinking Water from Private Wells. (2003, Summer). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from CDC: Healthy Water: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/healthywater

In most cases, none Drink a lot of liquids Severe cases or high risk patients may

require antibiotics Wash your hands!!!

Campylobacter jejuni. (2009, May 4). Retrieved June 16, 2009, from FDA-Bad Bug Book: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/ucm070024.htm

Requires laboratory testing Doctor orders a stool culture Followed up by Health Department

Campylobacter. (2008, May 21). Retrieved July 4, 2009, from CDC Disease Listing: http://www.cdc.gov/nczvded/dfbmd/disease_listing/campylobacter_gi.html

Never eat undercooked meat Prevent cross-contamination Avoid unpasteurized milk & milk products Never drink untreated water

Campylobacter Questions and Answers. (2006, September 27). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Campylobacter_Questions_and_Answers/index.asp

Cook meat to appropriate internal temperature

Do not allow cooked food to sit out at room temperature for too long

Store foods at proper temperature

Reheat food thoroughly

Is It Done Yet? (2006, May 9). Retrieved July 24, 2009, from USDA: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Is_It_Done_Yet/Brochure_Text/index.asp

WASH YOUR HANDS

Suggested Reading

Virtual Museum of Campylobacter:www.bacteriamuseum.org/species/

campylobacter.shtmlCenters for Disease Control:

www.cdc.govU.S. Food and Drug Administration:

www.fda.govKidsHealth:

www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/stomach/campylobacter.html

Campylobacter. (2008, May 21). Retrieved July 4, 2009, from CDC Disease Listing: http://www.cdc.gov/nczvded/dfbmd/disease_listing/campylobacter_gi.html

Campylobacter and Drinking Water from Private Wells. (2003, Summer). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from CDC: Healthy Water: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/healthywater

Campylobacter Infection and Animals. (n.d.). Retrieved July 11, 2009, from Healthy Pets Healthy People: http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/campylobacteriosis.htm

Campylobacter jejuni. (2009, May 4). Retrieved June 16, 2009, from FDA-Bad Bug Book: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/ucm070024.htm

Campylobacter jejuni- An emerging pathogen. (1999, January-March). Retrieved July 11, 2009, from Emerging Infectious Disease: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol5no1/altekruse.htm

Campylobacter jejuni Infection Associated with Unpasteurized Milk and Cheese --- Kansas, 2007. (2009, January 2). Retrieved July 16, 2009, from MMWR: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5751a2.htm

Campylobacter Questions and Answers. (2006, September 27). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Campylobacter_Questions_and_Answers/index.asp

Is It Done Yet? (2006, May 9). Retrieved July 24, 2009, from USDA: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Is_It_Done_Yet/Brochure_Text/index.asp

Outbreak of Campylobacter Enteritis Associated with Cross-Contamination of Food-Oklahoma, 1996. (1998, February 27). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from MMWR: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm4707.pdf