Waterborne transmission ofCampylobacter enteritis

Taylor, David N.; Brown, Margarita; McDermott, Kathleen T.

doi:10.1007/bf02010674

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“…While some have found campylobacters regularly from many surface waters (Knill, Suckling & Pearson, 1982;Taylor, Brown & McDermott, 1982;Pearson et al 1985;Bolton et al 1987) but others have not (Perkins-Jones, Holman & Frost, 1982). There is evidence of faecal contamination in water when campylobacter are present (Knill, Suckling & Pearson, 1982) as in this study, but correlation with faecal indicators is not clear (Perkins-Jones, Holman & Frost, 1982;Carter et al 1987), possibly due to the relatively low numbers of campylobacters in water.…”

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“…Unchlorinated or poorly chlorinated surface water has been epidemiologically implicated as the source of the organisms in some epidemics (Tiehan & Vogt, 1978;McNeill et al 1981;Gondrosen et al 1985;Broczyk et al 1987), and more unusual associations such as with pipeline repairs (Mentzing, 1982;Taylor, Brown & McDermott, 1982;Rogol et al 1983) and heavy rainfalls (Taylor, Brown & There is a gap in these lines at places where men oriented in pairs in terrain. Places where men drank unboiled surface water are marked by letters from A to K. The place for the common dinner on 22 July at 6.00 p.m. was at Linnavuori.…”

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Waterborne outbreak of campylobacter enteritis after outdoors infantry drill in Utti, Finland

Aho¹,

Kurki²,

Rautelin

et al. 1989

Epidemiol. Infect.

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SUMMARYDiarrhoea, abdominal pain, malaise and fever affected 75 of the 88 conscript soldiers in Utti, Finland after an outdoors infantry drill. Campylobacter jejuni, heat-stable serotype 3/43/59, was isolated from 37 out of 63 men investigated. A clear serological response was evident in the risk group and negligible in the control group. The entire population at risk was interviewed.The outbreak was associated with the consumption of untreated surface water. C. jejuni, heat-stable serotype 3/43/59, was isolated on two occasions from the water source.

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Waterborne outbreak of campylobacter enteritis after outdoors infantry drill in Utti, Finland

Aho¹,

Kurki²,

Rautelin

et al. 1989

Epidemiol. Infect.

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“…Water is an effective vehicle of transmission of Campylobacter species to humans and animals, and contaminated water has been responsible for a number of outbreaks in different countries (368)(369)(370)(371). Drinking undisinfected water is a leading risk factor for campylobacteriosis (372).…”

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Global Epidemiology of Campylobacter Infection

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SUMMARY Campylobacter jejuni infection is one of the most widespread infectious diseases of the last century. The incidence and prevalence of campylobacteriosis have increased in both developed and developing countries over the last 10 years. The dramatic increase in North America, Europe, and Australia is alarming, and data from parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East indicate that campylobacteriosis is endemic in these areas, especially in children. In addition to C. jejuni , there is increasing recognition of the clinical importance of emerging Campylobacter species, including Campylobacter concisus and Campylobacter ureolyticus . Poultry is a major reservoir and source of transmission of campylobacteriosis to humans. Other risk factors include consumption of animal products and water, contact with animals, and international travel. Strategic implementation of multifaceted biocontrol measures to reduce the transmission of this group of pathogens is paramount for public health. Overall, campylobacteriosis is still one of the most important infectious diseases that is likely to challenge global health in the years to come. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the global epidemiology, transmission, and clinical relevance of Campylobacter infection.

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“…Sewage discharge into surface water and agricultural runoff can thus lead to the contamination of bathing water areas and drinking water reservoirs and can pose a significant health risk for the population. Not surprisingly, large waterborne outbreaks of campylobacter-induced enteritis have been reported (31,45,48).…”

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Effect of Low Temperatures on Growth, Structure, and Metabolism of Campylobacter coli SP10

Höller

Witthuhn

Janzen-Blunck

1998

Appl Environ Microbiol

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The effect of low temperatures on the survival, structure, and metabolism of Campylobacter coli SP10, a virulent strain, was investigated. C. coli became nonculturable rapidly at 20 and 10°C and slightly later at 4°C. Incubation in a microaerobic atmosphere improved survival, but after day 8, campylobacters were detectable by direct-count procedures only. The increase in the number of coccoid cells was most pronounced at 37°C but also was noticeable at 20 and 10°C. Two forms of coccoid cells were seen electron microscopically, but only one (20 and 10°C) seemed to be a degenerative form. The flagella were shorter at 20 and 10°C, a result which correlates well with the observed slight changes in the 62-kDa protein band. The fatty acid composition of bacterial cells was influenced significantly by low temperatures. An increase in the short-chain and unsaturated acids was noted; above all, a drastic increase in C19:0 cyc at 20°C with a concomitant decrease in C18:1 trans9,cis11 was seen. The concentrations of excreted metabolites were analyzed to obtain information on metabolic activity. Depending on the magnitude of the temperature downshift, the production of organic acids decreased, but it was always observable after a temperature-specific lag phase and regardless of ability to be cultured. Under optimal conditions, succinate, lactate, and acetate were the main metabolites, other acids being of less importance. The pattern changed significantly at lower temperatures. Succinate was never detected at 20°C and was only occasionally detected at 10 and 4°C. At the same time, fumarate concentrations, which are normally not detectable at 37°C, were highest at 20°C and reduced at 10 and 4°C. Inactivation of fumarate reductase was considered to be a possible explanation.

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Waterborne transmission ofCampylobacter enteritis

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Waterborne outbreak of campylobacter enteritis after outdoors infantry drill in Utti, Finland

Waterborne outbreak of campylobacter enteritis after outdoors infantry drill in Utti, Finland

Global Epidemiology of Campylobacter Infection

Effect of Low Temperatures on Growth, Structure, and Metabolism of Campylobacter coli SP10

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