Campylobacter jejuni infection: Campylobacter jejuni infection is a common food borne bacterial infection which may vary in severity from mild to severe. Death can occur in severe cases but tends to occur in patients with other existing illnesses such as HIV, cancer or liver disease. The infection can in rare cause infection in other parts of the body such as the appendix, abdominal cavity, central nervous system (meningitis), gallbladder, urinary tract and blood stream. Undercooked chicken is the main source of infection. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Campylobacter jejuni infection is available below.
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Prognosis for Campylobacter jejuni infection: Symptoms tend to last only a week but severe cases can last three weeks or longer. Relapses can occur.
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