Campylobacter Jenuni Flashcards
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Q
what are the symptoms of campylobacter jenuni?
A
the most common cause of acute diarrhoea
abdominal pains
vomiting - rare in adults but can occur in children
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Q
what are the sources of campylobacter jenuni?
A
raw and undercooked chicken and other raw meat
untreated milk
handling pets
contaminated water
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Q
onset times of campylobacter jenuni?
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usually 2-5 days
can be longer
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Q
what are the precautions of campylobacter jenuni?
A
thoroughly cook food make sure chicken and other meats are thawed correctly keep raw and undercooked meat separate wash hands only use pasteurised milk
