Campylobacter Infection
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A bacterial disease that is caused by Camphylobacter jejuna or Camphylobacter coli. that is present in animals such as pets and other wildlife. The disease is also recognized as one of the causes of Guillain-Barre’s Disease which is quite debilitating and can even cause death due to paralysis which can result from the infection of the central nervous system. Food, children’s toys (due to their insatiable habit of placing everything they touch into their mouths) and floors, all which can come in contact with animal feces can be a source of the disease. Symptoms range from vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and nausea and you suspect having been in contact with animal feces. Pets are discouraged for those who have weak immune systems. Simple washing with soap and water is effective against the disease which is enough to remove the bacteria from your hands plus disinfection of the areas contaminated with feces by animals is highly recommended.