Bacteria causing food poisoning, usually found in poultry.Encyclopedia Entry for Campylobacter :Campylobacter infection. Campylobacter enteritis is a common cause of intestinal infection. These bacteria are also one of the many causes of traveler's diarrhea or food poisoning. People most often get infected by eating or drinking food or water that contains the bacteria. The most commonly contaminated foods are raw poultry, fresh produce, and unpasteurized milk. A person can also be infected by close contact with infected people or animals.Symptoms start 2 to 4 days after being exposed to the bacteria. They often last a week, and may include: Cramping abdominal pain Fever Nausea and vomiting Watery diarrhea , sometimes bloody.Your health care provider will perform a physical exam. These tests may be done: Complete blood count (CBC) with differential Stool sample testing for white blood cells Stool culture for Campylobacter jejuni.The infection almost always goes away on its own, and often does not need to be treated with antibiotics. Severe symptoms may improve with antibiotics. The goal is to make you feel better and avoid dehydration. Dehydration is a loss of water and other fluids in the body. These things may help you feel better if you have diarrhea: Drink 8 to 10 glasses of clear fluids every day. For people who do not have diabetes, fluids should contain salts and simple sugars. For those with diabetes, sugar-free fluids should be used. Drink at least 1 cup (240 milliliters) of liquid every time you have a loose bowel movement. Eat small meals throughout the day instead of 3 big meals. Eat some salty foods, such as pretzels, soup, and sports drinks. Eat some high-potassium foods, such as bananas, potatoes without the skin, and watered-down fruit juices.Most people recover in 5 to 8 days. When a person's immune system does not work well, the Campylobacter infection may spread to the heart or brain. Other problems that may occur are: A form of arthritis called reactive arthritis A nerve problem called Guillain-Barr syndrome , which leads to paralysis (rare).Call your provider if: You have diarrhea that continues for more than 1 week or it comes back. There is blood in your stools. You have diarrhea and are unable to drink fluids due to nausea or vomiting. You have a fever above 101 F (38.3 C), and diarrhea. You have signs of dehydration (thirst, dizziness, lightheadedness) You have recently traveled to a foreign country and developed diarrhea. Your diarrhea does not get better in 5 days, or it gets worse. You have severe abdominal pain. Call your provider if your child has: A fever above 100.4 F (37.7 C) and diarrhea Diarrhea that does not get better in 2 days, or it gets worse Been vomiting for more than 12 hours (in a newborn under 3 months you should call as soon as vomiting or diarrhea begins) Reduced urine output, sunken eyes, sticky or dry mouth, or no tears when crying.Learning how to prevent food poisoning can reduce the risk for this infection.Food poisoning - campylobacter enteritis; Infectious diarrhea - campylobacter enteritis; Bacterial diarrhea; Campy; Gastroenteritis - campylobacter; Colitis - campylobacter.Diarrhea - what to ask your doctor - child Diarrhea - what to ask your health care provider - adult.Campylobacter jejuni organism Campylobacter jejuni organism Digestive system Digestive system Digestive system organs Digestive system organs.Allos BM. Campylobacter infections.Encyclopedia Entry for Campylobacter :Campylobacter serology test. A blood sample is needed. The sample is sent to a lab. There, tests are done to look for antibodies to campylobacter. Antibody production increases during the infection. When the illness first starts, few antibodies are detected. For this reason, blood tests need to be repeated 10 days to 2 weeks later.There is no special preparation.When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain. Others feel only a prick or stinging. Afterward, there may be some throbbing or a slight bruise. This soon goes away.This test detects the presence of antibodies to campylobacter in the blood. Campylobacter infection can cause diarrheal illness. A blood test is rarely done to diagnose campylobacter diarrheal illness. It is used if your health care provider thinks you are having complications from this infection, such as reactive arthritis or Guillain-Barr syndrome.A normal test result means no antibodies to campylobacter are present. This is called a negative result. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific test results.An abnormal (positive) result means that antibodies against campylobacter have been detected. This means you have come in contact with the bacteria. Tests are often repeated during the course of an illness to detect a rise in antibody levels. This rise helps to confirm an active infection. A low level may be a sign of a previous infection rather than current disease.Veins and arteries vary in size from one person to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include: Excessive bleeding Fainting or feeling lightheaded Hematoma (blood buildup under the skin) Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken).Blood test Blood test Campylobacter jejuni organism Campylobacter jejuni organism.Allos BM. Campylobacter infections.Encyclopedia Entry for Campylobacter :Campylobacteriosis. Source of disease: Campylobacter species