People usually acquire the infection after eating undercooked meat (commonly poultry) or food that has been contaminated with bacteria during its preparation.
Eating or drinking unpasteurised milk and milk products, ice or water contaminated by Campylobacter can also result in infection..
The commonest route is by eating contaminated food.
Raw (unpasteurised) milk poses a risk.
Germs are found on uncooked meats (especially chicken) and can be spread by using knives and utensils such as chopping boards for both raw & cooked foods..
Eating undercooked poultry, meat, or eggs, or cross contamination of foods, such as using the same cutting board or utensils for raw poultry or meat and vegetables without washing, are common ways to be infected.
Even one drop of juice from raw poultry or meat can have enough Campylobacter in it to infect a person..
Campylobacter is not usually spread from one person to another, but this can happen if the infected person does not thoroughly wash their hands after using the bathroom.
Infected people will continue to pass the bacteria in their feces for a few days to a week or more..
Campylobacter infections are generally mild, but can be fatal among very young children, elderly, and immunosuppressed individuals.
Campylobacter species can be killed by heat and thoroughly cooking food.May 1, 2020.
Azithromycin therapy would be a primary antibiotic choice for Campylobacter jejeni gastroenteritis when indicated (see Medical Care), with a typical regimen of 500 mg/d for 3 days.
However, erythromycin is the classic antibiotic of choice..
Campylobacter is the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK.
Undercooked meat (especially poultry) is often associated with illness, as is unpasteurised milk and untreated water..
Human infection usually results from eating or handling raw or undercooked meat (usually poultry) or from cross-contamination during food preparation.
Infection can also result from drinking untreated water and ice or unpasteurised milk, or from direct contact with infected pets..
