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Campylobacter Enteritis Definition
Common names:
  • Campylobacter Enteritis
  • Campylobacter Gastroenteritis
  • Diarrhea due to Campylobacter
  • Enteritis due to Campylobacter
  • Gastroenteritis Campylobacter
A person with campylobacter enteritis has a bacterial infection of the intestines. Images

Campylobacter enteritis is an intestinal infection caused by Campylobacter bacteria. The infection causes inflammation and swelling of the lining of the small intestine. Campylobacter is a common cause of traveler's diarrhea.
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Last Updated: Aug 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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