Campylobacter jejuni

bacterium

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In nutritional disease: Foodborne illnesses
Campylobacter jejuni, found in raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, especially poultry, is responsible for more diarrheal illness throughout the world than any other bacterium. Travelers’ diarrhea is often caused by specific types of Escherichia coli bacteria, while other E. coli types cause much…
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In campylobacter
Campylobacter jejuni is the most common cause of food-related infections. Cattle and chickens are often colonized by C. jejuni without showing signs of illness, and, as a result, processed meats, uncooked poultry, and raw milk can become contaminated with the bacterium. In the home, knives…
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