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What is Campylobacteriosis

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Campylobacteriosis is a Zoonotic disease caused by a bacterium Campylobacter jejuni

Campylobacter jejuni is the most common cause of gastroenteritis worldwide. Campylobacter causes 5%-14% of all diarrohea that occurs worldwide.

Infection occurs due to consumption of contaminated food, water or raw milk.

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