Clinical Features of Campylobacter Gastroenteritis

 

Species involved:

(1) C. jejuni

(2) C. coli

(3) C. fetus

(4) C. lari

 

A significant percentage of patients who are infected and shedding the organism are asymptomatic.

 

Findings seen in almost all symptomatic patients (>= 90%):

(1) diarrhea (may last several days, usually self-limited)

(2) abdominal pain and cramping

 

Findings in most symptomatic patients (50 - 89%):

(1) chills and fever >= 38°C

(2) weight loss

(3) bloody diarrhea (in patients <= 15 years old)

 

Findings in some symptomatic patients:

(1) bloody diarrhea (in patients > 15 years old)

(2) vomiting