public health enemy
CAMPYLOBACTER
PUBLIC HEALTH ENEMY
CAMPYLOBACTER
ALIAS: “Campy”
DESCRIPTION
Date Discovered: 1886
Type: Gram Negative rod
Family: Campylobacteraceae
Associates: Birds and mammals
Area of Attack: Gastrointestinal tract
Known Hideouts: Fecal matter, raw chicken, freshwater
Modus Operandi: Enters the gastrointestinal tract and destroys cells
CAUTION
Known to produce a toxin that can lead to severe pain and bloody diarrhea. Lack of treatment may lead to kidney and nervous system symptoms. Always seek medical attention.
SURVIVAL TIME
4 hours
PREVENTION
- Handwashing
- Detergents
- Disinfection