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Campylobacter

Campylobacter is a bacteria that can cause an intestinal illness in people and animals. Typical symptoms are diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal pain, fever, fatigue, headache, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms appear 2 to 5 days after exposure and usually last 2-10 days, but sometimes recur. About 1 in 1,000 persons infected with Campylobacter develop a serious condition called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) which causes limb weakness and may progress to paralysis.

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Campylobacter in Colorado

Rates of Campylobacter Infection by Age Group: Denver Metropolitan Area

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Rates of Campylobacter Infection by County: Denver Metropolitan Area

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• Campylobacter Hospitalizations, Denver Metro Area 2001

Campylobacter on the Web

• How can I avoid Campylobacter

• Do I need a food thermometer?

• FoodNet publications on Campylobacter

Healthy People 2010

• Campylobacter Goal:  12.3 cases per 100,000 persons
• Colorado Rate, 2000:  13.5 cases per 100,000 persons