The consequences of Campylobacter infection.
Curr Opin Gastroenterol
; 33(1): 14-20, 2017 01.
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| ID: mdl-27798443
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to provide an update on the clinical, public health and economic consequences of Campylobacter infection. RECENT FINDINGS: Campylobacter is a leading bacterial cause of food-related illness. Its importance is enhanced by the chronic sequelae that can result from acute infection. Recent advances include a new clinical classification system for neurological sequelae with the aim of speeding accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying postinfectious functional gastrointestinal disorders, the emergence of Campylobacter concisus and Campylobacter showae as potential aetiological agents in inflammatory bowel disease, a new mechanism for antimicrobial resistance in campylobacters and a better appreciation of the economic costs. SUMMARY: Campylobacter infection is very common and can lead to serious chronic sequelae and considerable personal, healthcare and societal costs.
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Assunto principal:
Infecções por Campylobacter
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Humans
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En
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Curr Opin Gastroenterol
Assunto da revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article