Campylobacter Jejuni

Type: Bacterium

Pairs

sigmoid - testicle (R/L)

jejunum - kidney

pares

Generalities:

Symtoms gastrointestinal abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea.

Campylobacter J. it is a gram-negative bacillus with one or two flagella; It infects the intestines causing watery and acute diarrhea and digestive disorders, colic, it can also present vomiting, headache and malaise. Occasionally there may be blood in the stool. Its incubation period is from 1 to 10 days. It is usually controlled by the immune system between 5 to 8 days without the need for antibiotics. It is recommended take care of the patient's hydration.


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