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Campylobacteriosis
Campylobacteriosis is an infection of the intestines that usually lasts for one week, although adults can sometimes be ill longer. Spread does not often occur in child care settings if good hand washing procedures are being used.
Symptoms
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, fever and vomiting. The diarrhea may contain blood and mucus. A relapse of symptoms can occur. Infected persons may show mild symptoms or may have no symptoms at all.
Symptoms
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, fever and vomiting. The diarrhea may contain blood and mucus. A relapse of symptoms can occur. Infected persons may show mild symptoms or may have no symptoms at all.
Spread
People most often get Campylobacter by consuming contaminated food or water or drinking unpasteurized milk. Campylobacter bacteria are often found in raw meat or poultry. Spread can also occur through contact with infected birds, farm animals or pets—particularly puppies, kittens or wild animals. Rarely it is spread through the fecal-oral route.
Spread
People most often get Campylobacter by consuming contaminated food or water or drinking unpasteurized milk. Campylobacter bacteria are often found in raw meat or poultry. Spread can also occur through contact with infected birds, farm animals or pets—particularly puppies, kittens or wild animals. Rarely it is spread through the fecal-oral route.
Contagious Period
Contagious Period
As long as Campylobacter is present in the stool. It may be present for several days to several weeks.
Exclusion
Exclusion
Child Care: Until diarrhea has stopped. Children who have Campylobacter in their stools, but who do not have symptoms, do not need to be excluded.
School: None, unless the child is not feeling well and/or has diarrhea and needs to use the bathroom frequently. Exclusion may be necessary during outbreaks.
Causes
Campylobacter bacteria.
Causes
Campylobacter bacteria.
Incubation
Incubation
It usually takes two to five days, but it can be longer from the time a person is exposed until symptoms develop.
Prevention/Control
Prevention/Control
Thoroughly cook all foods that come from animals, especially poultry. Be sure uncooked foods, such as fruits or vegetables, do not come into contact with cutting boards or knives that have been used with raw meat or poultry. Do not drink unpasteurized milk.
Frequent, careful hand washing by child care staff, children and household members.
Clean, rinse with clean water, then disinfect contaminated areas (diapering area, toilets, potty chairs) and sanitize toys at least daily and when soiled.
See your healthcare provider if anyone in your home has symptoms. Your health care provider will decide if treatment is needed.
Is it Reportable?
Is it Reportable?
Provider: This disease is reportable to the local or state health department.
Parents/guardians: Inform your school/child care provider if your child has this illness.
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