what lies beneath: campylobacteriosis
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What Lies Beneath: Campylobacteriosis. Heather Duncan, MPH Student Walden University PH 6165-4 Instructor: Dr. Stephen D. Arnold Summer 2009. Who am I?. Most common cause of diarrheal illness in the U.S. Causes 2 million (or more) cases of illness each year in the U.S. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Most common cause of diarrheal illness in the U.S.
Causes 2 million (or more) cases of illness each year in the U.S.
Bacterial pathogen found in a variety of environments, particularly birds
Infections occur primarily in the summer
Campylobacter. (2008, May 21). Retrieved July 4, 2009, from CDC Disease Listing: http://www.cdc.gov/nczvded/dfbmd/disease_listing/campylobacter_gi.html
Most common cause of diarrheal illness in the U.S.
Cause 2 million (or more) cases of illness each year in the U.S.
Bacterial pathogen found in a variety of environments, particularly birds
Infections occur primarily in the summer
CAMPYLOBACTERIOSIS
Campylobacter. (2008, May 21). Retrieved July 4, 2009, from CDC Disease Listing: http://www.cdc.gov/nczvded/dfbmd/disease_listing/campylobacter_gi.html
Diarrhea
Stomach Cramps
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Campylobacter. (2008, May 21). Retrieved July 4, 2009, from CDC Disease Listing:http://www.cdc.gov/nczvded/dfbmd/disease_listing/campylobacter_gi.html
Reactive arthritis
Guillian-Barre Syndrome
Septicemia
Miscarriage
DeathCampylobacter jejuni. (2009, May 4). Retrieved June 16, 2009, from FDA-Bad Bug Book: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/ucm070024.htm
Everyone!
Campylobacter jejuni. (2009, May 4). Retrieved June 16, 2009, from FDA-Bad Bug Book: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/ucm070024.htm
Chickens!!! (and other poultry)
Most common source
Carried in GI tract of healthy animals
Outbreak of Campylobacter Enteritis Associated with Cross-Contamination of Food-Oklahoma, 1996. (1998, February 27). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from MMWR: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm4707.pdf
Cows
Unpasteurized milk
Milk products (like cheese) made from unpasteurized milk
Campylobacter jejuni- An emerging pathogen. (1999, January-March). Retrieved July 11, 2009, from Emerging Infectious Disease: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol5no1/altekruse.htm
Waterborne
Pets
Rare human transmission
Campylobacter and Drinking Water from Private Wells. (2003, Summer). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from CDC: Healthy Water: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/healthywater
In most cases, none Drink a lot of liquids Severe cases or high risk patients may
require antibiotics Wash your hands!!!
Campylobacter jejuni. (2009, May 4). Retrieved June 16, 2009, from FDA-Bad Bug Book: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/ucm070024.htm
Requires laboratory testing Doctor orders a stool culture Followed up by Health Department
Campylobacter. (2008, May 21). Retrieved July 4, 2009, from CDC Disease Listing: http://www.cdc.gov/nczvded/dfbmd/disease_listing/campylobacter_gi.html
Never eat undercooked meat Prevent cross-contamination Avoid unpasteurized milk & milk products Never drink untreated water
Campylobacter Questions and Answers. (2006, September 27). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Campylobacter_Questions_and_Answers/index.asp
Cook meat to appropriate internal temperature
Do not allow cooked food to sit out at room temperature for too long
Store foods at proper temperature
Reheat food thoroughly
Is It Done Yet? (2006, May 9). Retrieved July 24, 2009, from USDA: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Is_It_Done_Yet/Brochure_Text/index.asp
Suggested Reading
Virtual Museum of Campylobacter:www.bacteriamuseum.org/species/
campylobacter.shtmlCenters for Disease Control:
www.cdc.govU.S. Food and Drug Administration:
www.fda.govKidsHealth:
www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/stomach/campylobacter.html
Campylobacter. (2008, May 21). Retrieved July 4, 2009, from CDC Disease Listing: http://www.cdc.gov/nczvded/dfbmd/disease_listing/campylobacter_gi.html
Campylobacter and Drinking Water from Private Wells. (2003, Summer). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from CDC: Healthy Water: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/healthywater
Campylobacter Infection and Animals. (n.d.). Retrieved July 11, 2009, from Healthy Pets Healthy People: http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/diseases/campylobacteriosis.htm
Campylobacter jejuni. (2009, May 4). Retrieved June 16, 2009, from FDA-Bad Bug Book: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodborneIllness/FoodborneIllnessFoodbornePathogensNaturalToxins/BadBugBook/ucm070024.htm
Campylobacter jejuni- An emerging pathogen. (1999, January-March). Retrieved July 11, 2009, from Emerging Infectious Disease: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol5no1/altekruse.htm
Campylobacter jejuni Infection Associated with Unpasteurized Milk and Cheese --- Kansas, 2007. (2009, January 2). Retrieved July 16, 2009, from MMWR: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5751a2.htm
Campylobacter Questions and Answers. (2006, September 27). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Campylobacter_Questions_and_Answers/index.asp
Is It Done Yet? (2006, May 9). Retrieved July 24, 2009, from USDA: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Is_It_Done_Yet/Brochure_Text/index.asp
Outbreak of Campylobacter Enteritis Associated with Cross-Contamination of Food-Oklahoma, 1996. (1998, February 27). Retrieved July 15, 2009, from MMWR: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm4707.pdf