Campylobacter

Exam Cram

• Gram -ve bacillus

• Campylobacter Jejuni most commonly pathogenic strain

• Causes: bloody Gastro-enteritis (GE)- Mx usually supportive, azithromycin if severe ++

• Campylobacter GE complications

  • • • Reactive Arthritis (1%)

      • Guillain-Barré Syndrome (1/1000)

      • Rarely myocarditis & Pericarditis 

References

1. Fischer GH, Hashmi MF, Paterek E. Campylobacter Infection. [Updated 2024 Jan 10]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537033/