Infect intestine
Commensals of mammals and fowl
Transmitted via faecal/oral route or food (via direct contact, contaminated meat (esp poultry), or contaminated water supply)
Incubation 1-7 days.
Last several weeks. Self-limiting
More likely than C. jejuni to result in non-intestinal infections
More likely than C. jejuni to affect immunocompromised patient
Curved, spiral, or S-shaped (resembling vibrios)
A single polar flagellum provides rapid motility
Microaerophillic
Do not ferment carbohydrate
C. jejuni - ciprofloxacin
C. fetus - ampicillin or 3rd generation cephalosporin
Thorough cooking of contaminated food
Pasteurisation of milk
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