Campylobacter
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- Created on: 20-04-18 14:16
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- Campylobacter
- Symptoms
- 24-72 hour incubation period
- Gastroenteritis
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Stomach pains and cramps
- IBS/ lactose intolerance
- Miscarriage
- Reduced effectiveness of some medicines
- Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
- Arthritis, skin inflammation, eye inflammation (conjunctivitis)
- Spread of infection to bloodstream, liver and pancreas
- Sources
- Poultry/Red meat
- Unpasteurised milk/untreated water
- Gastro-intestinal tract of animals. Grows best at body temp of birds
- Water contaminated with infected faeces
- Cross-contamination from shopping carts
- Prevention
- Wash and dry hands before preparing food
- People with vomiting or diarrhoea shouldn't prepare food for others
- Cover cuts and sores
- Change dishcloths and tea towels regularly
- Cook food thoroughly. Only reheat once
- Leftovers should be cooled quickly and refrigerated between 0-5C
- Avoid cross contamination
- Symptoms
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