A pathogen that invades the lining of the small intestine. C. jejuni is the most commonly-isolated species.
- Severe abdominal cramps
- Bloody diarrhea
Most at risk
- Young children
- The elderly
- The immunocompromised
How is it spread?
- Contaminated food typically undercooked poultry or water
- Occasionally through person-to-person contact
- If infected person does not wash his/her hands properly after using the toilet, can be passed along by physical contact or by handling food
- If contaminated water (through human or animal feces) touches food at any stage (irrigation, washing, rinsing, etc.), contamination can also occur