Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial infection caused by the pathogen Campylobacter. Campylobacter has been known to cause bacterial diarrhea, but it can also cause other symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, muscle pain and weakness.
The bacterium Campylobacters causes some of the most unpleasant gastrointestinal infections. Chronic poisoning of the body can lead to mild problems. This applies to the liver, kidneys, and reproductive system. In rare cases, the pathogen can cause pneumonia. In the absence of therapy, more than 70% of people suffer from an acute form of infection. This applies to weakened bodies and elderly people. Among the risk groups, the following categories of patients are more likely to develop the disease:
- children under 4 years old; - men; - people with chronic diseases of the intestines and digestive system; - pregnant women; - alcoholics and drug addicts.